Retro Handhelds
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs AYN Thor: which should you buy?
The Flip 2 lists an SD865 at a lower price; the Thor lists a second screen and models from an SD865 Lite up to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM.
7 min read
Retro Handhelds
Retro and emulation handheld consoles: specs, comparisons and buying advice for UK buyers.
Retro Handhelds
Retroid Pocket 5 vs Retroid Pocket 6: which should you buy?
The Pocket 6 lists a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a 120Hz screen and a 6000 mAh battery; the Pocket 5 lists a Snapdragon 865, 60Hz and 5000 mAh, both on 5.5 inch AMOLED.
8 min read
Retro Handhelds
Retroid handhelds compared: all 5 models side by side
A range map of every Retroid handheld in our catalogue, built from the maker's own figures, with advice on choosing between the Classic, 4 Pro, 5, Flip 2 and 6.
6 min read
Retro Handhelds
AYN Thor vs Retroid Pocket 6: which should you buy?
Both can use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, so the choice is the Thor's second screen and spec tiers against the Pocket 6's listed 5.5 inch screen and lower entry price.
7 min read
Retro Handhelds
AYN Odin 3 vs AYN Thor: which should you buy?
Two AYN pre-order pages with different priorities: the Odin 3 lists an 8000 mAh battery and Android 15, the Thor a second screen and a chip ladder.
8 min read
Retro Handhelds
Anbernic RG556 vs Retroid Pocket 5: Android handhelds compared
Two 5.5 inch AMOLED Android handhelds at near-identical listed prices. The RG556 states a bigger battery; the Pocket 5 states a lower weight and higher CPU clocks.
7 min read
Retro Handhelds
Anbernic RG35XX SP vs RG34XXSP: screen shape and battery
Both are Anbernic clamshells on the same chip and battery size. The real differences are screen shape, stated battery hours, weight and price.
6 min read
Retro Handhelds
Anbernic RG35XX H vs RG40XX H: which size to pick
The RG35XX H and RG40XX H share a chip and a 640 x 480 resolution. Screen size, stated battery hours, weight and lighting set them apart.
7 min read
Retro Handhelds
Anbernic handhelds compared: all 13 models mapped
A range map of all 13 Anbernic handhelds in our catalogue, built from the maker's own figures, with advice on choosing by size, shape and operating system.
7 min read
Retro Handhelds
Analogue Pocket vs Anbernic RG35XX SP: FPGA or emulation?
The Analogue Pocket plays original cartridges on FPGA hardware; the RG35XX SP is an emulation clamshell. Here is what that means on paper.
7 min read
