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Portal-Retro / Pocket ACE

Verdict

Pocket ACE has the strongest overall profile in this Portal-Retro vs Pocket ACE comparison. Pocket ACE leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2023). Portal-Retro is the lower-priced option at $400, while Pocket ACE comes in at $450. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Pimax
Portal-Retro
Portal-Retro
65
HR Rating
70
User Rating
AYANEO
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
73
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Portal-RetroPimax
Pocket ACEAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$400
$450
HR Rating
65
73
User Rating
70
74
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
69
80
Brightness
63
90
Controls
73
80
Durability
75
85
Ease Of Use
67
75
Ergonomics
69
80
Haptics
55
80
Hardware
71
90
OS Support
65
75
Performance
62
69
Portability
63
70
Screen Quality
64
70
Software
68
80
Speakers
59
80
Value
58
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
3:2
Battery
4000 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
WiFi (#?), Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1x / 3x / 4x
Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Pimax
AYANEO
Model
Pimax Portal
Pocket ACE
OS
Android 12
Android 13
RAM Size
7 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
N/A
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
3840 x 2160
1620 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Portal-Retro
$400
None listed
Not carried
Pocket ACE
$450
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Portal-Retro
70/100 · 11
Pocket ACE
74/100 · 10

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