Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 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.
AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket Classic
Panel 31:27 with native resolution 1240x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the Retroid Pocket Classic uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 89.9 × 138 × 26 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 135.1 mm (150.3%) wider than the Retroid Pocket Classic. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 40 mm (29%) shorter than the Retroid Pocket Classic. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 9 mm (34.6%) slimmer than the Retroid Pocket Classic (17 mm vs 26 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 12,406 mm² (124.1 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket Classic—a footprint difference of 9,644 mm² (77.7%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 223g for the Retroid Pocket Classic, representing a 197g (88.3%) 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 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 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 AYN Odin 2 a 1.21" larger active 4:3 diagonal (76% 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 3.39" (65% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket Classic, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 2.61" (+213% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | Retroid Pocket Classic | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 89.9 × 138 × 26 mm | Retroid Pocket Classic is 14% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 89.9 mm | 135.1 mm (150.3% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Height | 98 mm | 138 mm | 40 mm (29% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 26 mm | 9 mm (34.6% vs Pocket Classic) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 12,406 mm² (124.1 cm²) | 9,644 mm² (77.7% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 322.6 cm³ | 52.3 cm³ (16.2% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 223 g | 197 g (88.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 3.92" | 2.08" (53.1% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 31:27 | 16:9 vs 31:27 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1240x1080 (419 PPI) | 52 PPI sharper on Pocket Classic |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.69" (86% area, letterbox) | +1.21" (+76% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 3.39" (65% area, letterbox) | +2.61" (+213% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.55" (77% area, letterbox) | +1.75" (+122.8% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 13 vs Android 14 |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 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 AYN Odin 2 is 135.1 mm (150.3%) wider, 40 mm (29%) shorter, 9 mm (34.6%) slimmer, and 9,644 mm² (77.7%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 197g (88.3%) heavier (420g vs 223g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.21" diagonal (76% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket Classic. 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 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 AYN Odin 2 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 3.39" on the Retroid Pocket Classic (+2.61", or 213% 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 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 AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (322.6 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 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 smaller physical footprint.
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