Pocket S Mini
from $319
emulates up to WiiAYANEO Pocket S Mini vs Retroid Pocket G2: which one should you choose?
Both handhelds side by side: price, chip, screen, battery, weight, and what each can emulate, with sources and verification dates.
Pocket G2
Out of stock
emulates up to 3DSIn short
- The AYANEO Pocket S Mini goes further in emulation (up to Wii, versus 3DS for the Retroid Pocket G2).
- On the chip side, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini (Snapdragon G3x Gen 2) ranks above the Retroid Pocket G2 (Snapdragon G2 Gen 2) in our indicative ranking.
- The Retroid Pocket G2 is 25 g lighter (280 g versus 305 g).
- The Retroid Pocket G2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh versus 4700 mAh).
Specs side by side
The better value is underlined when it can be measured. “—” means not confirmed under the cross-checking rule.
| Criterion | AYANEO Pocket S Mini | Retroid Pocket G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (best in-stock offer) | $319 | Out of stock |
| Emulates up to | Wii | 3DS |
| Chip | Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 | Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 4.2" | 5.5" AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280×960 | 1920×1080 |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 305 g | 280 g |
| Shape | horizontal | horizontal |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
What each can emulate
Verdicts are only published when three independent sources agree. Where both have a verdict: the AYANEO Pocket S Mini does better on 0 systems, the Retroid Pocket G2 on 0, and they tie on 6. How it is verified.
| System | AYANEO Pocket S Mini | Retroid Pocket G2 |
|---|---|---|
| NES | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| SNES | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| GBA | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| NDS | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PS1 | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| N64 | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| PSP | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| Dreamcast | ● perfect | not confirmed |
| GameCube | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| PS2 | not confirmed | ◐ playable |
| 3DS | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| Wii | ● perfect | not confirmed |