Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (184.8×82.6×15.8 mm, 4.7" 16:9) 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
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1334x750.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 184.8 × 82.6 × 15.8 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 40.2 mm (21.8%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 15.4 mm (18.6%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 1.2 mm (7.6%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (17 mm vs 15.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 15,264 mm² (152.6 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro—a footprint difference of 6,786 mm² (44.5%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 261g for the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, representing a 159g (60.9%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 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's 6" (16:9) panel yields a 4.9" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), while the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro's 4.7" (16:9) panel yields a 3.84" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 a 1.06" larger active 4:3 diagonal (63% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 delivers a 6" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 4.7" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 1.3" (+63% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 184.8 × 82.6 × 15.8 mm | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is 35.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 184.8 mm | 40.2 mm (21.8% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Height | 98 mm | 82.6 mm | 15.4 mm (18.6% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 15.8 mm | 1.2 mm (7.6% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 15,264 mm² (152.6 cm²) | 6,786 mm² (44.5% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 241.2 cm³ | 133.7 cm³ (55.4% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 261 g | 159 g (60.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 4.7" | 1.3" (27.7% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1334x750 (326 PPI) | 41 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.84" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.06" (+63% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 4.7" (100% native, no bars) | +1.3" (+63% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.15" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.15" (+63% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB LPDDR4x |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro measures 184.8 × 82.6 × 15.8 mm (footprint: 15,264 mm² / 152.6 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, the AYN Odin 2 is 40.2 mm (21.8%) wider, 15.4 mm (18.6%) taller, 1.2 mm (7.6%) thicker, and 6,786 mm² (44.5%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 159g (60.9%) heavier (420g vs 261g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.06" diagonal (63% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Specifically, the AYN Odin 2 has a 6" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.9" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro has a 4.7" 16:9 IPS screen (1334x750) that yields a 3.84" 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 AYN Odin 2 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 4.7" on the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (+1.3", or 63% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (241.2 cm³ vs 374.9 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (184.8 mm wide × 15.8 mm thick, 261g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.8 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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