Retroid Pocket 2+ vs Retroid Pocket 2S
Comparison
| Model Name | Retroid Pocket 2+ | Retroid Pocket 2S |
| Brand | Retroid | Retroid |
| Release Date | 2022 | July 2023 |
| Price | $99 | $99 (3GB + 32GB) $119 (4GB + 128GB) $149 (4GB + 128GB + Metal Edition) |
| Where to buy? | *Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on AliExpress![](http://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S4fe873eaee59453fa7f6721153cd904am.jpg_80x80.jpg") *Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on Amazon | *Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on AliExpress *Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on Amazon |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 |
| Launcher | Retroid Launcher | |
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | ||
| CPU | Unisoc Tiger T310 | Unisoc Tiger T610 |
| Cores/Threads | 1 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2 GHz 3 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz | 2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 1.8 GHz 6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8300 @ 800 MHz | Mali G52 MP2 @ 614 MHz |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB/4GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X 1600 MHz |
| Internal Storage Size | 32GB | 32GB/128GB |
| Internal Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Internal Storage Speed | ||
| Expandable Storage | microSD | microSD |
| Expandable Storage Speed | ||
| Width | 152.91 mm | 155 mm |
| Height | 81.03 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Depth | 20.07 mm | 28 mm |
| Weight | 194g | 270g |
| Material | Plastic | ABS/Metal |
| Speakers | Stereo | |
| Colors | 16 bit/Retro/Orange/Indigo/Black | Indigo/Clear Green/Clear Black/Black/Retro/16 bit/Metal Edition |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | ||
| Analog Sticks | Dual | Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor |
| Rumble / vibration | ||
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | ||
| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 5 hours | |
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Display Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | ||
| Max Brightness | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Protection | ||
| Screen to body ratio | ||
| Pixel Density | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5 |
| Network | ||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | ||
| TV Output | ||
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C 1 x micro HDMI | 1 x USB Type C 1 x micro HDMI |
| Others | ||
| Other features | 1 x programmable button | |
| Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
| Sega Saturn | ||
| PlayStation 1 | ||
| Nintendo 64 | ||
| Sega Dreamcast | ||
| PlayStation 2 | ||
| Game Boy Advance | ||
| Nintendo GameCube | ||
| Nintendo DS | ||
| PlayStation Portable | ||
| Nintendo Wii | ||
| PlayStation 3 | ||
| Nintendo Wii U | ||
| Compatibility Sheet | Retroid Pocket 2+ | |
| Passmark CPU Mark | 1380 | 2550 |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: 426 Multi-core: 1312 |
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| Geekbench 5 | Single-core: 369 Multi-core: 1101 |
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| Antutu | v9: 162595 | v9: 181377 |
| Cinebench R23 | ||
| 3DMark |
Advantages of Retroid Pocket 2+
- You can get one used for a really low price.
Advantages of Retroid Pocket 2S
- The T610 is not a huge improvement over the T310 but it does allow you to play some PlayStation 2 games. PS1 and older consoles can also be played at higher resolutions than on the RP2+.
- Much better hall sensor based controls.
- More color options and there’s a metal edition too!
TLDR
The Retroid Pocket 2S is a worthy successor to the Retroid Pocket 2+. If you are heavy on 4:3 retro games, the RP2S is one of the better consoles you can get in the market.
Upgrading from the 2+ to the 2s and im beyond excited!
So I preordered my 2+ November of 2021 for the original preorder price of $100 recieved pretty early in I believe the late weeks of January maybe the early weeks of February, but this was before most had a good setup guide available and I kind of just figured it out myself. After over a year of use the device capabilities were exactly what I needed and why I didn’t jump on the 3,3+, or flip even though they were intriguing especially with L3 and R3 capabilities. In fact the L3 and R3 capabilities are one of the main selling points for the 2s in comparison to the 2+. The reason I am finally upgrading is due to; the form factor, android 11, 2 additional buttons, and L3 + R3
Great choice! Personally I can’t stand playing 4:3 games on a widescreen, hence I think the Pocket 2S is a nice upgrade to the 2+.
…the 2+ is the same aspect ratio display as the 2S, so I don’t know what you are talking about. They are both 4:3 displays.
Allow me to explain. I know both are 4:3 devices. There are better or more powerful devices than the Pocket 2S but they are unlikely to have a 4:3 screen. I can’t stand playing 4:3 games on a non 4:3 screen. Hence the Pocket 2S is a great device if you are playing mostly 4:3 games. Hope this explains and happy gaming!