Compare Miyoo Mini Plus (78.5×108×22.3 mm, 3.5" 4:3) 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.
Miyoo Mini Plus
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Retroid Pocket 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Miyoo Mini Plus has a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the Miyoo Mini Plus is 120.7 mm (60.6%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the Miyoo Mini Plus is 29.5 mm (37.6%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the Miyoo Mini Plus is 6.7 mm (42.9%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (22.3 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Miyoo Mini Plus occupies 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 7,159 mm² (45.8%). On the scale, the Miyoo Mini Plus weighs 162g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 118g (42.1%) weight difference (Miyoo Mini Plus is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Miyoo Mini Plus's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), 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 Retroid Pocket 5 a 0.99" larger active 4:3 diagonal (64.8% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Miyoo Mini Plus delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the Retroid Pocket 5 larger by 2.29" (+193.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Miyoo Mini Plus | Retroid Pocket 5 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | Miyoo Mini Plus is 22.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 78.5 mm | 199.2 mm | 120.7 mm (60.6% vs Pocket 5) |
| Height | 108 mm | 78.5 mm | 29.5 mm (37.6% vs Pocket 5) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 22.3 mm | 15.6 mm | 6.7 mm (42.9% vs Pocket 5) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 7,159 mm² (45.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 189.1 cm³ | 243.9 cm³ | 54.8 cm³ (22.5% diff) |
| Weight | 162 g | 280 g | 118 g (42.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 5.5" | 2" (57.1% larger on Pocket 5) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 172 PPI sharper on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.99" (+64.8% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +2.29" (+193.1% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.49" (+108.7% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | SigmaStar SSD202D | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB DDR3 | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 128 MB DDR3 vs 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh larger on Pocket 5 |
| Operating System | Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The Miyoo Mini Plus measures 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm (footprint: 8,478 mm² / 84.8 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 Miyoo Mini Plus is 120.7 mm (60.6%) narrower, 29.5 mm (37.6%) taller, 6.7 mm (42.9%) thicker, and 7,159 mm² (45.8%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Miyoo Mini Plus is 118g (42.1%) lighter (162g vs 280g).
The Retroid Pocket 5 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.99" diagonal (64.8% more active display area) than the Miyoo Mini Plus. Specifically, the Miyoo Mini Plus has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). 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 Retroid Pocket 5 provides a larger viewable image at 5.5" effective diagonal compared to 3.21" on the Miyoo Mini Plus (+2.29", or 193.1% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Miyoo Mini Plus operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the Retroid Pocket 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Miyoo Mini Plus is more compact and pocketable than the Retroid Pocket 5, with a smaller overall chassis volume (189.1 cm³ vs 243.9 cm³). The Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (78.5 mm wide × 22.3 mm thick, 162g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Miyoo Mini Plus is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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