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Retroid Pocket 5
Best value flagship
RetroidAndroid 13
Price~$199Score83/100Bat5,000mAhWt~320g
MSRP updated Dec 2025
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Active cooling
- Great value
Bottom line
Best value flagship.
- Strongest suit
- Android (90/100)
- Best for
- Excellent performance per dollar
- Main tradeoff
- Stock can sell out quickly
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Excellent performance per dollar
- Full-size AMOLED display
- Strong community support
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Stock can sell out quickly
- Android-only (no dual boot on all units)
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket 5 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED 1080p 60Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 + microSD |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Weight | ~320g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.1 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | Android 13 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS2 / GC
86
3DS / DS
84
Android
90
Portability
78
Battery
79
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