Both the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and Retroid Pocket 5 are $199 horizontal Android 13 handhelds from Retroid capable of handling PlayStation 2 emulation, so the choice comes down to specifics. The 4 Pro, released in January 2024, runs a MediaTek Dimensity 1100. The 5, arriving in November 2024, steps up to a Snapdragon 865 and adds Linux via Batocera as an alternative OS, with pricing ranging from $199 to $225 depending on configuration — making it the stronger pick for buyers who want more headroom or OS flexibility.
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Retroid Pocket 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199–$225 |
| Brand | Retroid / Moorechip | Retroid / Moorechip |
| Released | 2024 / 01 | 2024 / 11 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| 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 | 4.7 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 325.61 PPI | 400.53 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 261 grams | 280 grams |
| Dimensions | 184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm | 199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 - ? mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gray, SNES Gray, Transparent Clear, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red | Black, White, Gray, Gamecube Indigo |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Video out | Micro HDMI Top facing USB-C video out Bottom 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 Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Retroid Pocket 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | D | C- |
| Wii U | F | D |
| PlayStation 3 | F | D- |
Bottom line: the Retroid Pocket 5 is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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