The Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted as one of the leading portable retro consoles of 2026, alongside models from Anbernic, Trimui, Miyoo, Powkiddy and AYN. These devices focus on portability, emulation and access to large game libraries, making them an option for players interested in revisiting classic titles or discovering older games.

The Retroid Pocket 6 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 1,920 × 1,080 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and Adreno 740 graphics, with configurations offering 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Its hardware also includes active cooling, a 6,000 mAh battery with 27 W charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C with DisplayPort output at up to 4K and 60 Hz. Hall-effect analogue sticks and L2/R2 triggers are designed to provide precise control while reducing the risk of stick drift.

The Retroid Pocket 5 is another option in the range. It combines a 5.5-inch Full HD OLED touchscreen with a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage. It runs Android 13 and supports retro emulation, Android games, remote play and streaming services. Its 5,000 mAh battery, 27 W charging, active cooling, Wi-Fi 6 and Hall-effect controls complete the specification.

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 uses a foldable design with a hinge that opens to 178 degrees. Its 5.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen has Full HD resolution, a 60 Hz refresh rate and brightness of up to 500 nits. It also runs Android 13 and includes a Snapdragon 865 chip, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage expandable by microSD, active cooling, a 5,000 mAh battery and Wi-Fi 6.

AYN’s Thor takes a different approach with two displays. Its main screen is a 6-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the secondary AMOLED display measures 3.92 inches and has a resolution of 1,080 × 1,240. Depending on the configuration, it offers 8, 12 or 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1 TB of storage, together with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 6,000 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and microSD support.

Among Anbernic’s proposals, the RG DS Flip is a foldable model with two 4-inch IPS touchscreens. Both panels have a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels, OCA lamination and support for a capacitive stylus. The console runs Android 14 on a Rockchip RK3568 processor with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, expandable by microSD to up to 2 TB. It is designed for Android games and emulation across more than 20 systems.

The Anbernic RG40XXV adopts a vertical design inspired by classic Game Boy consoles. It has a 4-inch IPS OCA display with 640 × 480 resolution, a 64-bit Linux system and a quad-core H700 processor. With 1 GB of RAM and two microSD slots supporting cards of up to 512 GB, it is compatible with games from more than 30 emulated systems, including arcade platforms, 8- and 16-bit consoles, PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PSP. Its battery is rated at 3,200 mAh, with announced battery life of up to six hours.

The Anbernic RG40XX H uses a horizontal format with a 4-inch 4:3 IPS OCA screen and the same 640 × 480 resolution. It runs Linux on an H700 quad-core processor with 1 GB of RAM and supports games from more than 30 platforms. The console includes 64 GB of microSD storage, expandable to 512 GB, RGB-lit customisable joysticks, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, vibration, controller support and mini HDMI output.

Finally, the Trimui Brick is a compact vertical handheld with a 3.2-inch laminated IPS display offering 1,024 × 768 resolution. Its Linux-based TrimUI interface is designed to organise a retro library stored on a microSD card. The device uses an Allwinner A133P processor at 1.8 GHz, PowerVR GE8300 graphics and 1 GB of RAM, and also includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, stereo sound, vibration, customisable buttons and RGB lighting. The number of included games depends on the supplied card.

Sources: La Vanguardia.