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 / Moorechip
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
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Retroid / Moorechip
Retroid Pocket 5
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| Spec | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Retroid Pocket 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Retroid / Moorechip | Retroid / Moorechip |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Screen | 4.7 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Price | 199.0 | $199 (Early Bird) $209 (Preorder) $225 (Retail) |
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and Pocket 5 are two generations of the same idea. The Pocket 5 costs more, but the question is whether the upgrade is worth it for your library.
Chipset and performance
The Pocket 4 Pro uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 with 8 GB of RAM. The Pocket 5 uses a Snapdragon 865 with 8 GB of RAM. Both grade GameCube, Wii, and PS2 as playable, but the Snapdragon in the Pocket 5 has more headroom on the hardest titles and delivers more consistent frame rates.
Screen
This is the clearest upgrade. The Pocket 4 Pro has a 4.7 inch 1334x750 IPS panel. The Pocket 5 has a 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED. The Pocket 5 screen is bigger, sharper, and has true blacks. For both retro and Android content it is a substantial step up.
Battery
Both have a 5000 mAh battery, so endurance is similar. The Pocket 5 is slightly heavier at 280 g versus the Pocket 4 Pro, but both are comfortable.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pocket 4 Pro if you are on a tighter budget and your PS2 and GameCube targets are the easier-to-run titles. Choose the Pocket 5 if you want the AMOLED screen and the extra emulation headroom, because the display alone is worth the difference for most people.