Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 5 (199.2×78.5×15.6 mm, 5.5" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 80.8 mm (40.6%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 34.5 mm (43.9%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 23.4 mm (150%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (39 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 16,003 mm² (102.3%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 328g (117.1%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 5 is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the ASUS ROG Ally's 7" (16:9) panel yields a 5.72" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), while the Retroid Pocket 5's 5.5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 1.23" larger active 4:3 diagonal (62% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 1.5" (+62% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Retroid Pocket 5 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | Retroid Pocket 5 is 80.2% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 199.2 mm | 80.8 mm (40.6% vs Pocket 5) |
| Height | 113 mm | 78.5 mm | 34.5 mm (43.9% vs Pocket 5) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 15.6 mm | 23.4 mm (150% vs Pocket 5) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 16,003 mm² (102.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 243.9 cm³ | 990.1 cm³ (405.9% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 280 g | 328 g (117.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 5.5" | 1.5" (27.3% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 86 PPI sharper on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.23" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +1.5" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.33" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 195 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Windows 11 vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 measures 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm (footprint: 15,637 mm² / 156.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 5, the ASUS ROG Ally is 80.8 mm (40.6%) wider, 34.5 mm (43.9%) taller, 23.4 mm (150%) thicker, and 16,003 mm² (102.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 328g (117.1%) heavier (608g vs 280g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.23" diagonal (62% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket 5. Specifically, the ASUS ROG Ally has a 7" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 5.72" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). The Retroid Pocket 5 has a 5.5" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally provides a larger viewable image at 7" effective diagonal compared to 5.5" on the Retroid Pocket 5 (+1.5", or 62% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Retroid Pocket 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the Retroid Pocket 5 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (243.9 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 5 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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