Both the Mangmi Pocket Max ($200) and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro ($199) are horizontal Android 13 handhelds that top out at PlayStation 2 emulation, so the choice comes down to silicon rather than capability. The Pocket Max uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 while the Retroid runs a MediaTek Dimensity 1100; both sit in the mid-range tier. The Retroid's longer time on market means a more established community, whereas the Pocket Max is the newer arrival for buyers willing to wait for driver and software maturity.
| Mangmi Pocket Max | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $199 |
| Brand | Mangmi | Retroid / Moorechip |
| Released | 2026 / 02 | 2024 / 01 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| CPU | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 7.0 inch | 4.7 inch |
| Screen type | AMOLED Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1334 x 750 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 315 PPI | 325.61 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 261 grams |
| Dimensions | 254.87 mm x 101.06 mm x 17.45 mm | 184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Retro GB Gray, White | Black, Gray, SNES Gray, Transparent Clear, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Video out | USB-C video out Bottom facing | Micro HDMI Top facing USB-C video out Bottom facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Mangmi Pocket Max | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | A |
| Nintendo Wii | A | A |
| PlayStation 2 | A- | A- |
| Switch | C- | D |
| Wii U | D | F |
| PlayStation 3 | D- | F |
Bottom line: The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is the cheaper option at $199; the Mangmi Pocket Max is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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