Retroid Pocket 3+ vs Retroid Pocket 2+

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Retroid Pocket 3+ vs Retroid Pocket 2+

Comparison

General
Model NameRetroid Pocket 3+Retroid Pocket 2+
BrandRetroidRetroid
Release Date20222022
Price$149
$179 (Metal Edition)		$99
Where to buy?*Get the Retroid Pocket 3+ on AliExpress


*Get the Retroid Pocket 3+ on Amazon

*Get a case for the Retroid Pocket 3+ on Amazon		*Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on AliExpress


*Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on Amazon
Software
OSAndroid 11Android 9
LauncherRetroid LauncherRetroid Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUUnisoc Tiger T618Unisoc Tiger T310
Cores/Threads2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz
6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz		1 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2 GHz
3 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
GPUMali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHzPowerVR GE8300 @ 800 MHz
RAM4GB2GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Storage
Internal Storage Size128GB32GB
Internal Storage TypeeMMCeMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSDmicroSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width184.65 mm152.91 mm
Height81.38 mm81.03 mm
Depth24.23 mm20.07 mm
Weight235g
285g (Metal Edition)		194g
MaterialPlastic
Metal (Metal Edition)		Plastic
SpeakersStereoStereo
Colors16 bit/Retro/Orange/Indigo/Black/Clear Blue/Clear Purple16 bit/Retro/Orange/Indigo/Black
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3
Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor (Metal Edition)		Dual
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity4500 mAh4000 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)6.5 hours5 hours
Display
Size (inches)4.73.5
Resolution1334 x 750640 x 480
Aspect Ratio16:94:3
Display TypeIPSIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness450 nits
Refresh Rate60 Hz
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via micro HDMI via micro HDMI
Ports1 x USB Type C
1 x micro HDMI		1 x USB Type C
1 x micro HDMI
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Sega Saturn Excellent Average
PlayStation 1 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 2 Average Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent Average
Nintendo DS Excellent Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent Excellent
Nintendo Wii Average Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor Poor
Compatibility SheetRetroid Pocket 3+Retroid Pocket 2+
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark25361380
Geekbench 6Single-core: 460
Multi-core: 1435
Geekbench 5
Antutuv9: 213115v9: 162595
Cinebench R23
3DMark

The Retroid Pocket 3+ is the two generations newer than the Retroid Pocket 2+ but is it really much better? Is it a worthy upgrade if you currently own a Retroid Pocket 2+? Let’s find out in this comparison.

Advantages of Retroid Pocket 3+

  • Powerful CPU/GPU capable of playing 6th-gen console game.
  • More RAM and internal storage.
  • Bigger battery, longer playtime.
  • Bigger screen, wide aspect ratio.
  • Better ergonomic compared to the Retroid Pocket 2+ but it comes at the cost of slightly larger device.

Advantages of Retroid Pocket 2+

  • Cheaper and suitable for people with a low budget not looking to play any 6th generation console games.
  • Screen more suited for fourth and fifth generation consoles such as the SNES or PS1.
  • More pocketable compared to the Retroid Pocket 3+.

TLDR

Retroid Pocket 3+ is the true successor to the Retroid Pocket 2+. It is a great device and an improvement over the Retroid Pocket 2+ in almost every way. If you have to choose between these devices, we will highly recommend taking the Retroid Pocket 3+. There is a caveat though. If you are into games of 5th generation consoles or older, then the Retroid Pocket 2+ will be our pick as its aspect ratio is better suited for games of those generation.

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