The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and the Retroid Pocket 5 is the screen.
The Retroid Pocket 5 has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro uses an IPS panel.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs Android, the Retroid Pocket 5 runs Android or Linux.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1100, the Retroid Pocket 5 on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm, 261 g, Retroid Pocket 5 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm, 280 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the Retroid Pocket 5?
TieAbout the same: 86 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $199 and $200.
Which is better for GBA games?
Retroid Pocket 5The Retroid Pocket 5. GBA games fill 67% of the Retroid Pocket 5's screen at 6x with even pixels, against 61% of the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro's screen at 4x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,000 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Retroid Pocket 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $199 | $200 |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android or Linux |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 4.7 inch IPS 16:9 | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 261 g | 280 g |
| Size | 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm | 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | 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
- Retroid Pocket 4 ProRetroid Pocket 5
- 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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