Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket Classic (89.9×138×26 mm, 3.92" 31:27) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket Classic
Panel 31:27 with native resolution 1240x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the Retroid Pocket Classic uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 89.9 × 138 × 26 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 190.1 mm (211.5%) wider than the Retroid Pocket Classic. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 25 mm (18.1%) shorter than the Retroid Pocket Classic. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 13 mm (50%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket Classic (39 mm vs 26 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 12,406 mm² (124.1 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket Classic—a footprint difference of 19,234 mm² (155%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 223g for the Retroid Pocket Classic, representing a 385g (172.6%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket Classic 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 Classic's 3.92" (31:27) panel yields a 3.69" effective diagonal (86% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 31:27)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.03" larger active 4:3 diagonal (139.6% 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 3.39" (65% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket Classic, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 3.61" (+326% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Retroid Pocket Classic | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 89.9 × 138 × 26 mm | Retroid Pocket Classic is 73.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 89.9 mm | 190.1 mm (211.5% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Height | 113 mm | 138 mm | 25 mm (18.1% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 26 mm | 13 mm (50% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 12,406 mm² (124.1 cm²) | 19,234 mm² (155% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 322.6 cm³ | 911.4 cm³ (282.5% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 223 g | 385 g (172.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 3.92" | 3.08" (78.6% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 31:27 | 16:9 vs 31:27 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1240x1080 (419 PPI) | 104 PPI sharper on Pocket Classic |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.69" (86% area, letterbox) | +2.03" (+139.6% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 3.39" (65% area, letterbox) | +3.61" (+326% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.55" (77% area, letterbox) | +2.64" (+203.3% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 195 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Android 14 | Windows 11 vs Android 14 |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket Classic measures 89.9 × 138 × 26 mm (footprint: 12,406 mm² / 124.1 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket Classic, the ASUS ROG Ally is 190.1 mm (211.5%) wider, 25 mm (18.1%) shorter, 13 mm (50%) thicker, and 19,234 mm² (155%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 385g (172.6%) heavier (608g vs 223g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.03" diagonal (139.6% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket Classic. 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 Classic has a 3.92" 31:27 AMOLED screen (1240x1080) that yields a 3.69" effective 4:3 diagonal (86% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 31:27)).
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 3.39" on the Retroid Pocket Classic (+3.61", or 326% 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 Classic operates at 65% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 31:27).
No, the Retroid Pocket Classic is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (322.6 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 Classic uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (89.9 mm wide × 26 mm thick, 223g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket Classic is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 26 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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