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.
RG35XX Plus
Anbernic · 10/10 · A+
The Anbernic RG35XX Plus takes it, but by the value argument rather than raw power: it grades 10/10 · A+ against the Retroid Pocket Mini's 9/10 · A and costs around $64 where the Pocket Mini is roughly $199. Buy the RG35XX Plus if you want a cheap, focused Linux device for Game Boy through PS1; buy the Retroid Pocket Mini only if you need the stronger Snapdragon 865 chip, the sharper 3.7 inch AMOLED and Android support for GameCube, Wii and PS2, and are willing to pay three times as much for them.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Mini | RG35XX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Retroid / Moorechip | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Linux |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Allwinner H700 |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 3.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh (Swappable) |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | €89.95 at RetroGear, VAT incl. Out of stock · checked 6 Nov 2026 |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $189 (Early Bird) $194 (Preorder) $199 (Retail) | $64 |
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The Retroid Pocket Mini and Anbernic RG35XX Plus are both small handhelds, but they sit at opposite ends of the price and power spectrum. Comparing them shows how much the extra money buys.
Performance
The Retroid Pocket Mini runs on a Snapdragon 865 with 6 GB of RAM. It plays GameCube, Wii, and PS2 well. The RG35XX Plus runs on an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB of RAM and tops out around N64 and Dreamcast as mostly playable. There is no contest in raw power.
Screen
The Pocket Mini has a 3.7 inch AMOLED at 1280x960. The RG35XX Plus has a 3.5 inch 640x480 IPS. The Pocket Mini screen is sharper and has better contrast, though both are small.
Price
The RG35XX Plus is around $64. The Retroid Pocket Mini is around $199. The Pocket Mini costs roughly three times as much, and it delivers Android, a much stronger chip, and a better screen.
Which should you buy?
Choose the RG35XX Plus if you want a cheap, focused Linux device for Game Boy through PS1. Choose the Retroid Pocket Mini if you want a compact device that can also run GameCube, Wii, and PS2, and you are willing to pay for it.