Compare Retroid Pocket 5 (199.2×78.5×15.6 mm, 5.5" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 6 (205.5×80.5×17.2 mm, 5.5" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Retroid Pocket 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket 6
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Retroid Pocket 5 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 6 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm. In width, the Retroid Pocket 5 is 6.3 mm (3.1%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 6. In height, the Retroid Pocket 5 is 2 mm (2.5%) shorter than the Retroid Pocket 6. In chassis thickness (depth), the Retroid Pocket 5 is 1.6 mm (9.3%) slimmer than the Retroid Pocket 6 (15.6 mm vs 17.2 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Retroid Pocket 5 occupies 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²), compared to 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 6—a footprint difference of 906 mm² (5.5%). On the scale, the Retroid Pocket 5 weighs 280g versus 200g for the Retroid Pocket 6, representing a 80g (40%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 6 is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), 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)), while the Retroid Pocket 6'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)). Both devices provide the exact same viewable 4:3 image size. For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Retroid Pocket 5 delivers a 5.5" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 6.
| Specification | Retroid Pocket 5 | Retroid Pocket 6 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm | Retroid Pocket 5 is 14.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 199.2 mm | 205.5 mm | 6.3 mm (3.1% vs Pocket 6) |
| Height | 78.5 mm | 80.5 mm | 2 mm (2.5% vs Pocket 6) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 15.6 mm | 17.2 mm | 1.6 mm (9.3% vs Pocket 6) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) | 906 mm² (5.5% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 243.9 cm³ | 284.5 cm³ | 40.6 cm³ (14.3% diff) |
| Weight | 280 g | 200 g | 80 g (40% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 5.5" | 5.5" | Same diagonal |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | Both AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | Same pixel density (401 PPI) |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 4.49" |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | Tied at 5.5" |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 4.86" |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | 1,000 mAh larger on Pocket 6 |
| Operating System | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Android 13 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) vs Android 13 |
The Retroid Pocket 5 measures 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm (footprint: 15,637 mm² / 156.4 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 6 measures 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm (footprint: 16,543 mm² / 165.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 6, the Retroid Pocket 5 is 6.3 mm (3.1%) narrower, 2 mm (2.5%) shorter, 1.6 mm (9.3%) slimmer, and 906 mm² (5.5%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Retroid Pocket 5 is 80g (40%) heavier (280g vs 200g).
Both the Retroid Pocket 5 and Retroid Pocket 6 produce the exact same 4.49" effective 4:3 viewable diagonal. Specifically, 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)). The Retroid Pocket 6 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, both devices provide an identical 5.5" effective diagonal image. On 16:9 content, the Retroid Pocket 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Retroid Pocket 6 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Retroid Pocket 5 is more compact and pocketable than the Retroid Pocket 6, with a smaller overall chassis volume (243.9 cm³ vs 284.5 cm³). The Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 6 uses a horizontal bar form factor (205.5 mm wide × 17.2 mm thick, 200g). 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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