Retro Handheld Comparisons | Lost In Consoles

Square Screen

Anbernic RG Cube XX vs PowKiddy RGB30

Two budget square-screen Linux handhelds, compared on chipset, screen, and which one is the better value for arcade and retro play.

Anbernic PowKiddy Square Screen Linux

Aug 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Android High-End

Retroid Pocket 5 vs AYN Odin 2 Portal

The Pocket 5 and the big-screen Odin 2 Portal, compared on chipset, display, and whether the Portal's larger screen is worth the premium.

Retroid AYN Android High-End AMOLED

Aug 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Vertical

Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs RG35XX 2024

The Plus and the 2024 revision of the same budget vertical, compared on battery, storage, and which one is the better buy.

Anbernic Budget Vertical Linux

Aug 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Vertical

Miyoo Mini Plus vs PowKiddy RGB20S

Two budget vertical Linux handhelds, compared on performance, screen, and which one is the better value for retro libraries.

Miyoo PowKiddy Budget Vertical

Aug 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Mid-Range

Anbernic RG556 vs Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

Two Android handhelds around $200, compared on chipset, screen, and which one handles PS2 and GameCube better.

Anbernic Retroid Android PS2

Aug 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Android High-End

AYN Odin 2 vs Odin 2 Mini

The full-size Odin 2 and the compact Odin 2 Mini, compared on screen, battery, and which size is the better daily driver.

AYN Android High-End Compact

Aug 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Mid-Range

Anbernic RG406V vs RG406H

The same T820 Android handheld in vertical and horizontal form, compared on ergonomics, battery, and which shape fits your play style.

Anbernic Android Vertical Horizontal

Aug 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Clamshell

Retroid Pocket Flip vs Anbernic RG35XX SP

A discontinued Android clamshell against a budget Linux clamshell, compared on power, screen, and whether the Flip is still worth it.

Retroid Anbernic Clamshell Android

Aug 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Mid-Range

Anbernic RG505 vs Retroid Pocket 3 Plus

Two T618 Android handhelds from 2022, compared on screen, battery, and which one is the better buy today.

Anbernic Retroid Android T618

Aug 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Linux Retro

PowKiddy RGB30 vs Anbernic RG351MP

Two RK3566 and RK3326 Linux handhelds with square and standard screens, compared on display, performance, and value.

PowKiddy Anbernic Linux RK3566

Aug 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Linux

Anbernic RG353V vs RG353VS

The dual-boot RG353V and the Linux-only RG353VS, compared on RAM, Android access, and whether the extra cost is worth it.

Anbernic Linux Android RK3566

Aug 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Android High-End

AYN Odin 2 vs Retroid Pocket 5

Two of the best Android handhelds for PS2 and GameCube, compared on chipset, screen, battery, and whether the Odin 2 is worth the premium.

AYN Retroid Android PS2 High-End

Aug 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Compact

Retroid Pocket Mini vs Anbernic RG35XX Plus

A premium compact Android handheld against a budget Linux vertical, compared on power, screen, and what you actually get for the money.

Retroid Anbernic Compact Android

Aug 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Square Screen

Anbernic RG Cube vs RG Cube XX

The square-screen Android RG Cube and the budget Linux RG Cube XX, compared on performance, price, and which one fits your library.

Anbernic Square Screen Android Linux

Aug 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Vertical

Miyoo Mini vs Miyoo Mini Plus

The tiny original and the slightly larger Plus, compared on screen, battery, and whether the extra size is worth it.

Miyoo Budget Vertical Pocketable

Aug 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Linux

Anbernic RG40XXV vs RG40XXH

The same 4-inch Linux handheld in vertical and horizontal form, compared on ergonomics, controls, and which shape suits you.

Anbernic Linux Vertical Horizontal

Aug 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Mid-Range

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro vs Retroid Pocket 5

Retroid's own mid-range and flagship compared on chipset, screen, and whether the extra money for the Pocket 5 is worth it.

Retroid Android PS2 Comparison

Jul 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Budget Clamshell

Anbernic RG35XX SP vs Miyoo Mini Flip

The two best budget clamshell handhelds, compared on screen size, performance, and which one protects your pocket better.

Anbernic Miyoo Clamshell Budget

Jul 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Android Mid-Range

Retroid Pocket 5 vs Anbernic RG556

Two Android handhelds in the $200 range, compared on chipset, screen, and how far each pushes GameCube, Wii, and PS2 emulation.

Retroid Anbernic Android PS2

Jul 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Budget Vertical

Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs Miyoo Mini Plus

Two of the most popular budget vertical handhelds, compared on screen, performance, battery, and which one fits your library.

Anbernic Miyoo Budget Vertical

Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min read