The main difference between the Odin 2 Mini and the Retroid Pocket Mini is power.
The Odin 2 Mini plays everything up to Switch well, while the Retroid Pocket Mini tops out at PS2.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket Mini measures 165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm and weighs 215 g; the Odin 2 Mini measures 198 x 85.8 x 19.5 mm and weighs 320 g.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini launched at about $189 and the Odin 2 Mini at about $339.
- The Odin 2 Mini has a 16:9 screen and the Retroid Pocket Mini a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Odin 2 Mini uses a Mini LED panel.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini (165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm, 215 g). The Odin 2 Mini is 198 x 85.8 x 19.5 mm, 320 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Odin 2 Mini or the Retroid Pocket Mini?
TieAbout the same: 86 and 88 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini, at about $189 at launch against $339. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini. GBA games fill 78% of the Retroid Pocket Mini's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 67% of the Odin 2 Mini's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Odin 2 MiniThe Odin 2 Mini, at 5,000 mAh against 4,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Odin 2 Mini | Retroid Pocket Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $339 | $189 |
| Released | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Switch | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android or Linux |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Screen | 5.0 inch Mini LED 16:9 | 3.7 inch AMOLED 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 960 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Weight | 320 g | 215 g |
| Size | 198 x 85.8 x 19.5 mm | 165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Odin 2 MiniRetroid Pocket Mini
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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