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Clamshell · 4.7"139 x 82 x 25.4 mm
Clamshell · 4.7"139 x 82 x 25.4 mmPrice
$159
Top quarter for Tier price · median $335 · strong value
Circuit Score
78/ 100Top 91% of Tier 5
Reach 40Polish 18Feel 20
Reach T5 · 52% of 23 systems Great+ · tier median 82
The short version
One of the more affordable clamshells that runs Wii and PS2 playably.
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System Analysis
Designed as a clamshell-format Android handheld, the Retroid Pocket Flip is intended to balance portability with full control access in a travel-friendly form. It is known for its folding design, integrated analog inputs, and flexible software environment, positioning this system as a compact daily companion that protects its display when closed. The layout supports longer sessions compared to smaller vertical devices. Introduced in the 2023 timeframe, the primary trade-off lies in hinge durability concerns and added mechanical complexity.
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2 configurations of this device
WHICH ONE TO BUY
2 configurations are listed, but the specs recorded for them are identical. If they differ in the real world, that is a gap in our data.
Measured per system, not estimated
PLAYABILITY
Playability by system
Tier 1
CLASSIC 2D
NES
Perfect
SNES
Perfect
Genesis
Perfect
Game Boy
Perfect
GB Color
Perfect
GBA
Perfect
Tier 2
EARLY 3D
PlayStation
Perfect
N64
Perfect
Saturn
Great
Nintendo DS
Great
Dreamcast
Perfect
Tier 3
ADVANCED HANDHELDS
PSP
Perfect
3DS
Playable
Tier 4
CLASSIC HOME
PS2
Playable
GameCube
Playable
Tier 5
MODERN & HD
Wii
Playable
Wii U
Unplayable
PS3
Unplayable
Switch
Unplayable
19 of 23 systems graded · the rest are untested, not unplayable
Every recorded field for this configuration
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / FirmwareAndroid 11
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T618
CPUTiger T618
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
CPU Clock2 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores2
GPU Clock850 MHz
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4x
RAM Speed3732 MHz
Storage128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size4.7 "
Resolution1334 x 750
Panel TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Brightness450 nits
TouchscreenYES
Aspect Ratio667:375
PPI326
Input
D-Pad ShapeCross
D-Pad PosTop
Face Buttons4
Face LabelsNintendo
Sticks2
Stick LayoutSymmetric
Stick TechHall
Stick ClicksYES
TriggersAnalog
Trigger LayoutStacked
Back Buttons0
GyroNO
Touchpads0
Pad ClicksNO
KeyboardNO
Connectivity
Wi-Fi5
Bluetooth5.0
CellularNO
Video OutMicro-HDMI
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap5000 mAh
CoolingActive
Chassis
Dimensions139 x 82 x 25.4 mm
Weight270 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsBlack, Indigo, Gray, Sport Red
Audio & Sensors
Speakers2 × stereo, rear-facing
Headphone JackYES
MicrophoneYES
Ranked against tier 5
HOW IT STANDS
Against Tier 5 devices122 published
Price
$159
Top quarter · median $335
Circuit Score
78 / 100
Bottom quarter · median 82
Battery
5000 mAh
Below average · median 6000 mAh
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