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Retroid Pocket Flip
Original clamshell handheld
RetroidAndroid 11
Price~$150Score84/100Bat5,000mAhWt~270g
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- Clamshell protection
- UNISOC T618
- Touchscreen
Bottom line
Original clamshell handheld.
- Strongest suit
- PS1 / N64 (90/100)
- Best for
- Screen protection when closed
- Main tradeoff
- Outdated Android 11
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Screen protection when closed
- Entry-level Android emulation
- Touchscreen for Android games
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Outdated Android 11
- Superseded by Flip 2 with much better chip
- Some users report hinge issues
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Flip |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.7" IPS touchscreen 1334x750 |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T618 (8-core @ 2.0GHz) |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB eMMC + microSD |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Weight | ~270g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | Android 11 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PSP / DC
85
PS1 / N64
90
Portability
85
Value
80
Battery
82
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