Compare AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 2S (155×80.6×16 mm, 3.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket 2S
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 Mini has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 2S uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 155 × 80.6 × 16 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 43 mm (27.7%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 2S. In height, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 5.2 mm (6.5%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 2S. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 3.5 mm (21.9%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 2S (19.5 mm vs 16 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 Mini occupies 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²), compared to 12,493 mm² (124.9 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 2S—a footprint difference of 4,495 mm² (36%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 Mini weighs 320g versus 200g for the Retroid Pocket 2S, representing a 120g (60%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 2S is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the AYN Odin 2 Mini's 5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.09" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), while the Retroid Pocket 2S's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 Mini a 0.59" larger active 4:3 diagonal (36.2% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a 5" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 2S, making the AYN Odin 2 Mini larger by 1.79" (+142.2% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Retroid Pocket 2S | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | 155 × 80.6 × 16 mm | Retroid Pocket 2S is 39.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 198 mm | 155 mm | 43 mm (27.7% vs Pocket 2S) |
| Height | 85.8 mm | 80.6 mm | 5.2 mm (6.5% vs Pocket 2S) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 19.5 mm | 16 mm | 3.5 mm (21.9% vs Pocket 2S) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 12,493 mm² (124.9 cm²) | 4,495 mm² (36% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 331.3 cm³ | 199.9 cm³ | 131.4 cm³ (65.7% diff) |
| Weight | 320 g | 200 g | 120 g (60% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 5" | 3.5" | 1.5" (42.9% larger on Odin 2 Mini) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 212 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.59" (+36.2% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +1.79" (+142.2% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +1.05" (+72.4% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | UNISOC Tiger T610 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR4x (3200 MT/s) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X vs 3 GB / 4 GB LPDDR4x (3200 MT/s) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 1,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 Mini |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 | Android 13 vs Android 11 |
The AYN Odin 2 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 2S measures 155 × 80.6 × 16 mm (footprint: 12,493 mm² / 124.9 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 2S, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 43 mm (27.7%) wider, 5.2 mm (6.5%) taller, 3.5 mm (21.9%) thicker, and 4,495 mm² (36%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 120g (60%) heavier (320g vs 200g).
The AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.59" diagonal (36.2% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket 2S. Specifically, the AYN Odin 2 Mini has a 5" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.09" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). The Retroid Pocket 2S has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the AYN Odin 2 Mini provides a larger viewable image at 5" effective diagonal compared to 3.21" on the Retroid Pocket 2S (+1.79", or 142.2% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Retroid Pocket 2S operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Retroid Pocket 2S is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2 Mini, with a smaller overall chassis volume (199.9 cm³ vs 331.3 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 2S uses a horizontal bar form factor (155 mm wide × 16 mm thick, 200g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 2S is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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