The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 6 and the Thor is power.
The Retroid Pocket 6 plays everything up to Switch well, while the Thor tops out at PS2.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 6 is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket 6The Retroid Pocket 6 (205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm, 304 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 6 or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 90 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket 6The Retroid Pocket 6, at about $240 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?
TieAbout the same: 6,000 and 6,000 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 6 | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $240 | $290 |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | Switch | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 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 | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 304 g | 380 g |
| Size | 205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm | 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm |
| Analog sticks | Customizable | 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 6Thor
- 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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