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Retroid Pocket Flip 2
Clamshell Android handheld
RetroidAndroid 13
Price$149–$189Score88/100Bat5,000mAhWt~340g
Price checked Sep 2026
- 5.5" AMOLED 1080p clamshell
- Snapdragon 865 12GB at $189 remaining stock
- Dimensity 1100 8GB SKU at $149
- 3D Hall sticks and analog L2/R2
Where to buySD865 12GB $189 / D1100 8GB $149 remaining stock. Checked 2026-09-21.Contains affiliate links.
Bottom line
Clamshell Android handheld.
- Strongest suit
- Value (92/100)
- Best for
- Pocketable single-screen clamshell
- Main tradeoff
- Retroid's final markdown; no restock after remaining units
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Pocketable single-screen clamshell
- RP5-class silicon in a flip shell
- Buyers grabbing final Flip 2 stock
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Retroid's final markdown; no restock after remaining units
- Snapdragon 865 / Dimensity 1100, not Pocket 6's 8 Gen 2
- 5,000mAh; 60Hz AMOLED, not 120Hz
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Flip 2 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED 1920x1080 60Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (Adreno 650) or MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4x (SD865) or 8GB (D1100) |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 + microSD |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Weight | ~340g |
| 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
90
Value
92
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