The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 5 and the RG-406H is power.
The Retroid Pocket 5 plays everything up to PS2 well, while the RG-406H tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 5 has a 16:9 screen and the RG-406H a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The Retroid Pocket 5 has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the RG-406H uses an IPS panel.
- The Retroid Pocket 5 has a 5.5 inch screen against 4.0 inches on the RG-406H.
- The Retroid Pocket 5 runs Android or Linux, the RG-406H runs Android.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: Retroid Pocket 5 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm, 280 g, RG-406H 174 x 81 x 17.9 mm, 265 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the RG-406H?
Retroid Pocket 5The Retroid Pocket 5. It scores 86 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
RG-406HThe RG-406H, at about $168 at launch against $200. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-406HThe RG-406H. GBA games fill 89% of the RG-406H's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 67% of the Retroid Pocket 5's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,000 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 5 | RG-406H | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $200 | $168 |
| Released | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android or Linux | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 960 x 720 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 280 g | 265 g |
| Size | 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm | 174 x 81 x 17.9 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | 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
- Retroid Pocket 5RG-406H
- 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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