Compare AYN Odin 3 (224.8×87.5×16.6 mm, 6" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 5 (199.2×78.5×15.6 mm, 5.5" 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 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 3 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 3 is 25.6 mm (12.9%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the AYN Odin 3 is 9 mm (11.5%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 3 is 1 mm (6.4%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (16.6 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 3 occupies 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 4,033 mm² (25.8%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 3 weighs 390g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 110g (39.3%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 5 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 5's 5.5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 3 a 0.41" larger active 4:3 diagonal (19% 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 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the AYN Odin 3 larger by 0.5" (+19% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 3 | Retroid Pocket 5 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | Retroid Pocket 5 is 25.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 224.8 mm | 199.2 mm | 25.6 mm (12.9% vs Pocket 5) |
| Height | 87.5 mm | 78.5 mm | 9 mm (11.5% vs Pocket 5) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.6 mm | 15.6 mm | 1 mm (6.4% vs Pocket 5) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 4,033 mm² (25.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 326.5 cm³ | 243.9 cm³ | 82.6 cm³ (33.9% diff) |
| Weight | 390 g | 280 g | 110 g (39.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 5.5" | 0.5" (9.1% larger on Odin 3) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | Both AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 34 PPI sharper on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.41" (+19% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.5" (+19% area) on Odin 3 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.44" (+19% area) on Odin 3 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 3 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Android 15 vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The AYN Odin 3 measures 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm (footprint: 19,670 mm² / 196.7 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 measures 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm (footprint: 15,637 mm² / 156.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 5, the AYN Odin 3 is 25.6 mm (12.9%) wider, 9 mm (11.5%) taller, 1 mm (6.4%) thicker, and 4,033 mm² (25.8%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 3 is 110g (39.3%) heavier (390g vs 280g).
The AYN Odin 3 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.41" diagonal (19% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket 5. 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 5 has a 5.5" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.49" 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 5.5" on the Retroid Pocket 5 (+0.5", or 19% 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 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the Retroid Pocket 5 is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 3, with a smaller overall chassis volume (243.9 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 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 5 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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