The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 5 and the Thor is power.
The Thor scores 86 for PS2 against 86 on the Retroid Pocket 5, and 78 against 56 for Switch.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 5 is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
- The Retroid Pocket 5 runs Android or Linux, the Thor runs Android.
- The Retroid Pocket 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the Thor on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket 5The Retroid Pocket 5 (199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm, 280 g). The Thor is 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm, 380 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 86 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket 5The Retroid Pocket 5, at about $200 at launch against $290. 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?
ThorThe Thor, at 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 5 | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $200 | $290 |
| Released | Nov 2024 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Android or Linux | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.5 inch AMOLED 16:9 | Two screens: 6 inch and 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 280 g | 380 g |
| Size | 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm | 150 x 94 x 25.6 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 5Thor
- 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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