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Retroid Pocket Flip 2

Retroid · Handheld 2025 Active 9

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€162.77

$189 USD

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is a clamshell gaming handheld launched in 2025. Powered by Dimensity 1100 (8-core, 2.6 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1334 x 750). 5000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.

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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is a clamshell gaming handheld launched in 2025. Powered by Dimensity 1100 (8-core, 2.6 GHz), 4 GB RAM. Features a 4.7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1334 x 750). 5000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Android.

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is a clamshell handheld launched in 2025, built for players who want serious emulation in a foldable format. The main variant uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, with 8 cores (4x Cortex-A77 and 4x Cortex-A55) clocked up to 2.84 GHz and an Adreno 650 GPU, while Retroid also offers a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 variant. 8 GB of LPDDR4X memory and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage keep loading times quick.

Emulation reach is the headline: every classic system, from NES and Game Boy up to PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast, runs comfortably, while GameCube, Wii and PS2 are playable. Some Switch titles can be run as well, along with a selection of PS3 and Wii U games, depending on the title.

The 5.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, with 1920 x 1080 resolution and roughly 400 ppi, delivers a very sharp 16:9 image behind OCA-laminated tempered glass. Refresh rate is 60 Hz.

For controls, the Flip 2 offers Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3, placed upper and outer, and a cross D-pad positioned lower and inner. The L2/R2 triggers are also Hall Effect analog triggers, joined by L1/R1, four face buttons and dedicated volume buttons. Stereo speakers face the front. The device weighs 300 g and measures 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4–31 mm.

The 5000 mAh battery charges over USB-C, which also provides video output. Connectivity includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microSD slot, and active cooling with a fan and heatsink helps sustain performance.

On the software side, the console runs Android 13 and modding is permitted, opening the door to a wide range of frontends and emulators, plus regular Android apps.

Ideal for: players who want GameCube, Wii and PS2 emulation in a compact clamshell, with a Full HD AMOLED screen and Hall Effect controls, at a reference price of around 189 USD.
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Manufacturer
MediaTek, Qualcomm
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Also: MediaTek Dimensity 1100
Model
Dimensity 1100, Snapdragon 865
Architecture
4x Cortex-A77, 4x Cortex-A55 (SD865)
Cores
8
Threads
8
Frequency
1.8 - 2.8 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Qualcomm Adreno 650 (SD865)
GPU Cores
1
GPU Frequency
587 MHz
Capacity
8 GB
Technology
LPDDR4X
Size
5.5
Technology
AMOLED, Touchscreen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Quality
HD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
400.53
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Capacity
5000 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Technology
Hall Effect
Stick Placement
Symmetric Upper, outer placement
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower Lower, inner placement
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, Volume +-
Additional Features
Hall Effect Joysticks, Hall Effect Triggers
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Front facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Charge Port
USB-C
Charge Port Placement
Bottom facing
Video Output
USB-C video out
Video Output Placement
Bottom facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Bottom facing
Internal Storage
128 GB
Card Support
UFS 3.1, microSD
Operating System
Android
OS Version
13
Dimensions
140.5 mm x 89.5 mm x 24.4 - 31 mm
Weight
300 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Full HD AMOLED touchscreen
  • playable GameCube/Wii/PS2 emulation
  • Hall Effect sticks and triggers
  • active fan cooling
  • USB-C video out
  • WiFi 6 and fast UFS 3.1 storage

Cons

  • Switch emulation only partially playable
  • 60 Hz refresh rate
  • up to 31 mm thick when closed
  • plastic body
  • brightness adjustable only via menu

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