The main difference between the Odin 2 Portal and the Thor is the shape.
The Odin 2 Portal is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
ThorThe Thor (150 x 94 x 25.6 mm, 380 g). The Odin 2 Portal is 257 x 98.6 x 17.2 mm, 430 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Odin 2 Portal or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 90 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
ThorThe Thor, at about $290 at launch against $320. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth play GBA (100 and 100 out of 100).
Which has the bigger battery?
Odin 2 PortalThe Odin 2 Portal, at 8,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| Odin 2 Portal | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $320 | $290 |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 7.0 inch AMOLED 16:9 | Two screens: 6 inch and 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 430 g | 380 g |
| Size | 257 x 98.6 x 17.2 mm | 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| 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 PortalThor
- 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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