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AYN Thor vs Retroid Pocket 5

Product A: AYN

Thor

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Product B: Retroid

Pocket 5

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45 of 156 fields differ

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  • 30 different values
  • 15 known for one only
  • 32 the same
  • 79 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.

  1. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzAYN is 60 Hz higher.
  2. Longest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 6hB: 11hRetroid is 5 h higher.
  3. Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 4hB: 3.58hAYN is 0.42 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 1,000 g

A380g
B280g

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AAYN Thor
BRetroid Pocket 5

General

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Series
Not available
Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Model numbers
Not available
RP510Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit identification names RP5 for Retroid Pocket 5. This is the model shorthand, not a decoded retailer part number. The separate HQ-M9P FCC template code is not added as exact retained identity.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
19 August 20252Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-odin-3-and-thor-teased-with-next-gen-featuresRead 6 October 2026Published 2025-08-19. AYN announced Thor and Odin 3 that morning with a poster dated that day
28 August 202411Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-5-handheld-revealed-with-all-new-style-ergonomicsRead 7 October 2026Contemporary August 28, 2024 article explicitly reports the first visual reveal on Retroid’s official X account. August 29 screen details and September preorder dates are later announcements. Official linked X post is 403, so source is the independently opened press account. Retail availability remains November 2024.
Status
Available1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Store listing titled AYN Thor (Batch 7 Pre-order). Batch 7 pre-order shipping starts in August
Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-to-shake-up-retro-gaming-handheld-market-by-combining-1080p-AMOLED-display-with-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-865-chipset-5-000-mAh-battery-and-Linux-support.884348.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 5 the successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-now-official-following-Retroid-Pocket-Mini-announcement.880495.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Retroid Pocket 5 looks like a direct successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.
Successor
Not available
Retroid Pocket 623Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.
Launch price (US)
$29912Press articleretrododo.com/ayn-thor-pricing-specs-release-date-colours-officially-announcedRead 10 October 2026US dollars, no tax stated. Announcement lists Lite $249, Base $299, Pro $349 and Max $429, with pre-orders from 26 August 2025 9:30am Beijing Time. Base 8GB/128GB stored as the product value. Liliputing reports the same prices as pre-order prices against higher list prices of $309, $359 and $459. Max is the 16GB/1TB model. The 16GB/512GB Max was added in April 2026 and has no launch price here13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Base starts at $299 US with 8GB and 128GB, Pro $349 and Max $429, Lite $24914Press articleliliputing.com/ayn-thor-is-dual-screen-android-handheld-game-console-with-oled-displays-and-qualcomm-snapdragon-insideRead 10 October 2026Published 2025-08-19, updated 2025-08-25: Base 8GB/128GB $309 ($299 during pre-order), Pro $359 ($349), Max 16GB/1TB $459 ($429)
From $2191Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20266Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 202622Press articleretrododo.com/pre-order-dates-pricing-for-retroid-pocket-5-mini-finally-announcedRead 10 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
Not available
Colours
Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Four Color Variants image: Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple. The store sells White, Rainbow and Clear Purple only on Pro and Max
GC, 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Device class
Android handheld1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Android 13 dual-screen gaming handheld with Hall sticks
Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Android 13 handheld with official OTA updates. Marketed as an SD865 OLED Android Handheld
Form factor
Clamshell1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026A clamshell device with dual OLED screen
Slate1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Single slate body with built-in controls on the product photos

Platform and software

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OS family
Android1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
OS at launch
Android 131Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Latest OS
Not available
Not available
Built-in game stores
Google Play5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026You then jump into the Play Store to install your games, apps and emulators
Google Play13Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Retroid Pocket 5 setup guide explicitly describes the accessible Play Store. Android 13 software feature, separate from sideloaded emulator recommendations and optional Linux builds. No Steam store is inferred from streaming software.
Physical games
None1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Specs list USB-C, 3.5mm jack and TF card slot only. Android handheld with no game card slot. No games are preinstalled
None15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026The interface diagram shows audio jack, TF card slot and USB Type-C only. There is no game card or disc slot.
Backward compatibility
Not available
Not available
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available
Not available

Processor and graphics

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Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 21Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026SD865 on the spec image, Snapdragon 865 in the feature image
Chip brand
Qualcomm1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Core configuration
AAYN Thor
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
1GoldPlus3.2
4Gold2.8
3Silver2
Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table, Thor Base | Pro | Max column: 1 GoldPlus@3.2GHz, 4 Gold@2.8GHz, 3 Silver@2.0GHz. Maker names kept as core names
BRetroid Pocket 5
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
1Cortex-A772.8
3Cortex-A772.4
4Cortex-A551.8
Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
3.2GHz
2.8GHz
Process
4nm1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: Process 4nm. Foundry not named
7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 7401Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
GPU architecture
Not available
Not available
GPU compute units
Not available
Not available
GPU max clock
680MHz1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: Adreno 740@680MHz
587MHz4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Adreno 650 (587 MHz)5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Not available
Lowest TDP
Not available
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available
Not available

Memory and storage

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RAM
8, 12, 16GB1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: LPDDR5x@4200MHz 8GB | 12GB | 16GB. 4200MHz is a clock, so no MT/s value is stored
8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Text lists 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The spec image (uploaded May 2025) still lists 8GB2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Refurbished listing with the original 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz, 128GB UFS 3.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 2026
RAM type
LPDDR5X1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
RAM speed
Not available
4,266MT/s15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026System parameters table lists RAM as 8GB LPDDR4x @ 2133MHz. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The current maker page repeats 2133MHz for the 12 GB model.
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB. 1TB stored as 1000 GB8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026Same article: new 16GB/512GB Max SKU added
128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Storage type
UFS1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Store text lists every 8 Gen 2 configuration as UFS3.1. Early units shipped with UFS 4.0, see the Retro Handhelds source8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026April 2026: AYN said Thor will transition to UFS 3.1 from Batch 6, a downgrade from the UFS 4.0 storage on existing models. Both are UFS
UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026128GB UFS 3.1
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Not available
Memory card
microSD1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026TF Card Slot
Card speed class
Not available
Not available
Max card size
Not available
Not available

Display

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Screen size
6in(15.2 cm)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Published as 1080*1920 in portrait notation. Stored as width 1920 by height 1080 in handheld use
1920 × 1080px4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026
Pixel density
367.2ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
16:99Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9. Matches the 1920 x 1080 top screen
16:94Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026
Panel type
OLED1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 20266-inch AMOLED
OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026AMOLED
Native panel orientation
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Customized Full HD 6" AMOLED Touch Screen
Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026
Built-in display refresh modes
AAYN Thor
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
19201080120
Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Top screen specs: 6-inch, 1080*1920, 120Hz. Maker also claims 650 nits peak brightness, 100,000:1 contrast and 152% sRGB
BRetroid Pocket 5
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
1920108060
Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261080p@60fps
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
500nits15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Screen row reads 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED 500Nits. The maker does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Not available
Second display
Screen size3.92 inResolution1240 × 1080 pxTouchscreenYes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 20263.92" AMOLED Touch Display (Bottom Screen). Published as 1080*1240, 60Hz, 550 nits peak, 150% sRGB. Stored as width 1240 by height 1080 in handheld use
Not available

Controls

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Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Hall Sticks
Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20263D hall sticks
Stick layout
Offset6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026A solid asymmetrical layout. Product photos show the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below ABXY
Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Service without soldering18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit says the Pocket 5 thumbsticks are straightforward to replace. The soldered parts it names are storage and the charge port. The maker also sells a Hall joystick module for the Pocket 5. Replacement needs opening the shell, so this is service without soldering and not a hot-swap module.
Trigger sensor
Hall effect9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Precision Hall effect joysticks and triggers
Hall effect14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit staff-written Pocket 5 specification explicitly names Hall-effect analog triggers. Original 2024 page hardware table has 8GB. Used as nominal common-model control claim, not measured performance. Current maker 12GB model still specifies analog L2/R2 and same fixed controls, but maker does not name sensor. Stick Hall claims are not used to infer triggers. No trusted conflicting trigger-technology statement found.
Trigger stops
Not available
Not available
D-pad
Cross1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Cross D-pad on the product photos
Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Cross D-pad on the product photos
Face button labels
Nintendo1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Dual-Color Injection Molded ABXY image: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left
Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layouts (DIY)
Extra rear and grip buttons
01Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Exploded view and closed-lid photos show no rear buttons. Shoulder L1/R1 and L2/R2 are not counted
01Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Rear ergonomics rendering contains no rear controls. View of front and top distinguishes L1/R1/L2/R2 shoulder controls.
Trackpads
Not available
016Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Counted dedicated trackpads in the complete maker interface diagram and current product views. No separate trackpad surface is present. The main capacitive touchscreen and thumbsticks are excluded. This is a physical count from documented control surfaces, not an inference from Android alone.
System-level remapping
Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings lists BACK Key Mapping with Home, Select, Start, ABXY, shoulders/triggers/stick clicks and D-pad choices. Physical Back button mapping is system-level.11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 3 Basic Information describes game-specific button mapping. Manual controller settings and read setup guide corroborate on-device controls.
Yes17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Software section explicitly describes switching the controller between Nintendo and Xbox button layouts. This confirms system-level preset remapping without game support. It does not claim arbitrary reassignment of every button or system-navigation key.
System buttons
AYN button, Home button, Back button5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026On the chin: a home button, the AYN button and a back button
ON/OFF, Volume +, Volume -, Select, Start, Home, Back15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original branded fold-out RP5 manual labels ON/OFF, Volume +/-, Select, Start, Home and Back. Power label is kept verbatim as ON/OFF. Volume rocker has two distinct inputs. Maker current product views match common system-control layout. Face buttons, shoulder controls and stick clicks are excluded. Manual diagram mistakenly labels thumbsticks Analog Trigger/L3 and R3. That mislabeled term is not imported as trigger evidence. Manufacturer-authored public mirror independently fetched, fully extracted and rendered.
Detached controller connection
Not available
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Not available
Fingerprint
Not available
Not available

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope
Not available
Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Supported.5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026
Rumble
Rumble1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center screenshot has a Vibration toggle7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings: Vibrator Strength Settings, Highest / High / Medium / Low
Rumble5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Vibration: Supported
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center has an Ambient LED toggle. Lit rings around both sticks on the product photos5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026LEDs under the sticks with a customisable colour
Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Lit rings around both sticks in several colours on the product photos

Measured

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Brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
Not available
AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
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SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
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Memory card read (measured)
Not available
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AAYN Thor
TestGameHours (h)
GamingNintendo DS and 3DS games (8x DS, 4x 3DS)6
GamingNintendo Switch: Breath of the Wild4
Max loadNot available3.17
Source13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Row 1: roughly 6 hours on DS and 3DS games with both screens at max brightness, performance mode, smart fan, 10% audio, LEDs on and WiFi on. 120 Hz gave the same numbers. Row 2: Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild, right about 4 hours, brightness and mode not stated. The 50% brightness test (just under 10 hours) is not stored because the figure is not a number. Both are reviewer approximations15Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-thor-handheld-reviewRead 10 October 2026Stress test row: AnTuTu loop with both screens on, full brightness, High Performance mode and fans at full speed ran 3 hours 10 minutes (3.17 h rounded). Review states no firmware version
BRetroid Pocket 5
TestGameHours (h)
GamingWorst case across Android games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Switch emulation with settings maxed3.58
GamingGame Boy Advance emulation11
Source17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer's lowest runtime was 215 minutes in Android games like Honkai Star Rail or Switch emulation with everything maxed out, repeated twice. GameCube and PS2 tests at 3x upscaling gave the same result. Game Boy Advance ran 11 hours. Brightness, TDP and Android build are not stated in the text, so they are left out. 8 GB model.
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
4h
3.58h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
6h
11h
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
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Audio

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Speakers
29Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Speaker: Dual Speakers
25Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Dual speakers
Speaker direction
Front-facing5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026The speakers are also front-facing and are located under your hands
Front-facing4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Stereo front-facing speakers
Audio features
Not available
Not available
Microphones
Not available
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

Ports and dock

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Ports
AAYN Thor
TypeVersionCountSideDP Alt ModeMax charging input (W)
USB-CUSB 3.11BottomYes27
3.5 mm audioNot available1BottomNot availableNot available
microSD cardNot available1BottomNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Interface: USB 3.1 Type C/3.5mm Audio Jack, TF Card Slot. Charging Speed: 27Watt. Video Output: DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode. Photos put the volume, power, USB-C, jack and TF card slot on the front edge of the lower half, stored as bottom
BRetroid Pocket 5
TypeCountSideDP Alt ModeMax charging input (W)
USB-C1BottomYes27
3.5 mm audio1Not availableNot availableNot available
microSD card1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. Charging Speed: 27Watt4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026USB-C, bottom-mounted
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB-C charging
27W
27W
Video out
Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Max external display
Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode. 4K stored as 3840 x 2160
Resolution1920 × 1080 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026System Parameters table: DisplayPort 1080p60. Identifies original 8GB revision.
External GPU
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Dock
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Sold separately3Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026Retroid Official Dock, 7-in-1 USB C Dock, 29.90 USD. RP5: Fully compatible
Max output through dock
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Dock ports
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1*PD Charging, 1*HDMI output up to 4K@60, 1*Gigabit LAN, 2*USB3.0, 2*USB2.03Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.3
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
NFC
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Cellular
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No4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not Supported.
Network
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Battery and charging

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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
6,000mAh1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Claimed battery life
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Battery life (claimed, min)
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Battery life (claimed, max)
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Wired charging
27W1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Charging standards
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings, Charging Settings: Charging Limit
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Bypass charging
Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center has a Direct Power Supply toggle7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026AYN Menu: Direct Power Supply (bypasses charging the battery). Thor Settings also list Charge Separation
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Charger in box
No9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Same package list has a USB-C cable and no power adapter
No5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Package list is the handheld, a USB Type-C cable and a user manual. No power adapter is listed.
Included charger
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Cooling

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Fans
11Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Active Cooling image and exploded view show one fan
11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Active cooling. The cooling image shows one blower fan
Vapor chamber
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Custom fan curve
Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Fan Smart mode, Edit: set at what temperature the fan runs at what percentage, with CPU or GPU as reference
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Build

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Built-in kickstand
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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battery, thumbsticks, fan, buttons, display and front shell assembly, Backplate18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit Pocket 5 scorecard states battery, thumbsticks, fan and many buttons are straightforward to replace, while display/front shell assembly requires patience. Current maker separately offers Pocket 5 DIY backplate and button sets. Replacement does not imply warranty covers accidental DIY damage or maker sells every part.19Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-clear-backplateRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Clear Backplate sold in DIY catalog. Maker warns damage during the procedure is not covered under manufacturer warranty.20Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-full-set-buttonsRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Full Set Buttons in DIY catalog explicitly includes shoulder, home, volume and direction buttons.

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width150Height94Depth25.6mm(5.9 × 3.7 × 1 in)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Size: 150*94*25.6mm. The drawing shows the closed device: 150 mm wide, 94 mm high, 25.6 mm deep on the side view. Opened height is 177 mm
Width199.2Height78.5mm(7.8 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 15.6 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.
Weight
380g(13.4 oz)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Weight: 380g, same for all 8 Gen 2 configurations
280g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Weight without controllers
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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
2BDXN-BASE11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 11, FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Device types: AYN Thor (FCC ID: 2BDXN-BASE). The ID is printed with a hyphen. The page was read from the rendered PDF
2BFEN-POCKET59Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/4c8000793470a0dfb90203cc03f2ed4c49001a6ed61b17888427ef7abd2d400e.pdfRead 30 September 2026SAR report cover and repeated page headers identify 2BFEN-POCKET5 and test model Retroid Pocket 5. Other radio reports contain HQ-M9P template headers, so the exact model-specific SAR report is preferred.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
AYN Thor, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Package Includes: 1x AYN Thor, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Manual
Retroid Pocket 5, USB Type-C cable, User manual5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026DroiX lists the box contents. It adds a free case and screen protector as its own offer, left out here
Carrying case
None9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Package Includes: 1x AYN Thor, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Manual. No case
None5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026No case in the package list.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026One-year warranty. Store page, no market named
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