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Retroid Pocket Flip 2
Clamshell Android handheld
RetroidAndroid 13
Price~$249Score91/100Bat5,500mAh, 27W chargingWt~340g
MSRP updated Jan 2026
- Clamshell design
- Same power as RP6
- Compact when closed
Bottom line
Clamshell Android handheld.
- Strongest suit
- Android (96/100)
- Best for
- Pocketable clamshell form factor
- Main tradeoff
- Slightly thicker than slate design
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Pocketable clamshell form factor
- Same performance as Pocket 6
- Screen protection when not in use
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Slightly thicker than slate design
- Smaller battery than RP6 (5500mAh vs 6000mAh)
- Hinge adds potential failure point
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Flip 2 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED 1920x1080 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 + microSD |
| Battery | 5,500mAh, 27W charging |
| Weight | ~340g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.3 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | Android 13 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS2 / GC
92
3DS / DS
88
Android
96
Portability
90
Value
88
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