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Powkiddy RGB30 vs Retroid Pocket Classic comparison

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Powkiddy RGB30

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Released: Sep 5, 2024|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

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Retroid Pocket Classic

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Released: Apr 15, 2025|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

$149.00

Key Advantages

Powkiddy RGB30

31% thinner design.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.
Stereo speakers for more immersive audio.
$50 cheaper

Retroid Pocket Classic

Runs Nintendo 64 well; RGB30 often supports up to SNES
64% sharper screen (higher PPI).

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Detailed Comparison

Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Left	Lower‑left
Thumbstick Layout	None	None
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	Inline

Display & Audio

Screen Size	4"	3.92"
Screen Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	720 x 720	1240 x 1080
Aspect Ratio	1:1	31:27
Pixel Density	255 PPI	419 PPI
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Bottom front-facing	Front-bottom
Speaker Type	Stereo	Mono
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	JELOS (Linux)	Android 14
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	5-8 hrs	6-8 hrs
Capacity	4100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging Port	Bottom USB-C	Top USB-C
Charging Method	USB-C	USB-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Horizontal	Vertical
Material	Plastic	Textured ABS plastic
Weight	207 g	223 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	145 x 87 x 18 mm	138 x 89 x 26 mm
Color Variants	White, Black	Classic 6, Retro Gray, Berry Pink, Teal, Kiwi Green, PKM Yellow, Atomic Purple
Release Date	Sep 5, 2024	Apr 15, 2025

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	Quad-core Cortex-A55	8‑core Kryo (2 P‑cores / 6 E‑cores)
Architecture	ARM64	ARM
Chipset	Rockchip RK3566	Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU	Mali-G52	Adreno A12
RAM Size	1 GB	4 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4	LPDDR4X‑2133
Internal Storage	microSD	64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1 + microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
CPU Cores	4	8
CPU Threads	4	8
GPU Clock	N/A	650-950 MHz