Compare AYN Odin 3 (224.8×87.5×16.6 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 3
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1334x750.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 3 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 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 3 is 40 mm (21.6%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. In height, the AYN Odin 3 is 4.9 mm (5.9%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 3 is 0.8 mm (5.1%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (16.6 mm vs 15.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 3 occupies 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²), compared to 15,264 mm² (152.6 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro—a footprint difference of 4,406 mm² (28.9%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 3 weighs 390g versus 261g for the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, representing a 129g (49.4%) 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 3'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 3 a 1.06" larger active 4:3 diagonal (63% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 3 delivers a 6" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 4.7" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, making the AYN Odin 3 larger by 1.3" (+63% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 3 | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm | 184.8 × 82.6 × 15.8 mm | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is 26.1% smaller by volume |
| Width | 224.8 mm | 184.8 mm | 40 mm (21.6% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Height | 87.5 mm | 82.6 mm | 4.9 mm (5.9% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.6 mm | 15.8 mm | 0.8 mm (5.1% vs Pocket 4 Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) | 15,264 mm² (152.6 cm²) | 4,406 mm² (28.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 326.5 cm³ | 241.2 cm³ | 85.3 cm³ (35.4% diff) |
| Weight | 390 g | 261 g | 129 g (49.4% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 4.7" | 1.3" (27.7% larger on Odin 3) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | AMOLED vs IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1334x750 (326 PPI) | 41 PPI sharper on Odin 3 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.84" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.06" (+63% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 4.7" (100% native, no bars) | +1.3" (+63% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.15" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.15" (+63% area) on Odin 3 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB LPDDR4x |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 3 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 13 | Android 15 vs Android 13 |
The AYN Odin 3 measures 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm (footprint: 19,670 mm² / 196.7 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 3 is 40 mm (21.6%) wider, 4.9 mm (5.9%) taller, 0.8 mm (5.1%) thicker, and 4,406 mm² (28.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 3 is 129g (49.4%) heavier (390g vs 261g).
The AYN Odin 3 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 3 has a 6" 16:9 AMOLED 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 3 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 3 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 3, with a smaller overall chassis volume (241.2 cm³ vs 326.5 cm³). The AYN Odin 3 uses a horizontal bar form factor (224.8 mm wide × 16.6 mm thick, 390g), 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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