Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket Mini (165.28×77.62×16.5 mm, 3.7" 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
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket Mini
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1280x960.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the Retroid Pocket Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 165.28 × 77.62 × 16.5 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 59.72 mm (36.1%) wider than the Retroid Pocket Mini. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 20.38 mm (26.3%) taller than the Retroid Pocket Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 0.5 mm (3%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket Mini (17 mm vs 16.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 12,829 mm² (128.3 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket Mini—a footprint difference of 9,221 mm² (71.9%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 215g for the Retroid Pocket Mini, representing a 205g (95.3%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket Mini 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 Mini's 3.7" (4:3) panel yields a 3.7" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 a 1.2" larger active 4:3 diagonal (75.6% 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 3.4" (75% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket Mini, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 2.6" (+212.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | Retroid Pocket Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 165.28 × 77.62 × 16.5 mm | Retroid Pocket Mini is 43.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 165.28 mm | 59.72 mm (36.1% vs Pocket Mini) |
| Height | 98 mm | 77.62 mm | 20.38 mm (26.3% vs Pocket Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 16.5 mm | 0.5 mm (3% vs Pocket Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 12,829 mm² (128.3 cm²) | 9,221 mm² (71.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 211.7 cm³ | 163.2 cm³ (77.1% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 215 g | 205 g (95.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 3.7" | 2.3" (62.2% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1280x960 (432 PPI) | 65 PPI sharper on Pocket Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.7" (100% native, no bars) | +1.2" (+75.6% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 3.4" (75% area, letterbox) | +2.6" (+212.1% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.56" (89% area, letterbox) | +1.74" (+122.2% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Android 13 vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket Mini measures 165.28 × 77.62 × 16.5 mm (footprint: 12,829 mm² / 128.3 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket Mini, the AYN Odin 2 is 59.72 mm (36.1%) wider, 20.38 mm (26.3%) taller, 0.5 mm (3%) thicker, and 9,221 mm² (71.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 205g (95.3%) heavier (420g vs 215g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.2" diagonal (75.6% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket Mini. 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 Mini has a 3.7" 4:3 AMOLED screen (1280x960) that yields a 3.7" 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 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 3.4" on the Retroid Pocket Mini (+2.6", or 212.1% 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 Mini operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Retroid Pocket Mini is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (211.7 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 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (165.28 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 215g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket Mini is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16.5 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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