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Clamshell · 5.5"300 g
Clamshell · 5.5"300 gPrice
$219
Above average for Tier price · median $335
Circuit Score
79/ 100Top 78% of Tier 5
Reach 40Polish 24Feel 15
Reach T5 · 70% of 23 systems Great+ · tier median 82
The short version
A mid-priced clamshells that runs Wii and Switch playably, though Wii U struggles.
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System Analysis
Designed as a clamshell-format handheld for portable daily use, the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is intended to combine compact storage with full control accessibility. It is known for its folding design, improved hinge durability, and a layout that protects the display when closed, making it well suited for travel or commuting. The system positions this device as a practical companion handheld with broader software flexibility. Appearing in mid-2025, the primary trade-off lies in added mechanical complexity compared to fixed-body designs.
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2 configurations of this device
WHICH ONE TO BUY
| Configuration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
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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
Perfect
Nintendo DS
Great
Dreamcast
Perfect
Tier 3
ADVANCED HANDHELDS
PSP
Perfect
3DS
Great
Tier 4
CLASSIC HOME
PS2
Perfect
GameCube
Perfect
Tier 5
MODERN & HD
Wii
Perfect
Wii U
Struggles
PS3
Struggles
Switch
Playable
19 of 23 systems graded · the rest are untested, not unplayable
Every recorded field for this configuration
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / FirmwareAndroid 13
Model NoSD856
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPUSnapdragon 865
CPU Archarm64
ArchitectureARM
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
CPU Clock1.8 - 2.84 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650
GPU Cores1
GPU Clock587 MHz
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4x
Storage128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size5.5 "
Resolution1920 x 1080
Panel TypeAMOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Brightness500 nits
TouchscreenNO
Aspect Ratio16:9
PPI401
Input
D-Pad ShapeCross
D-Pad PosBottom
Face Buttons4
Face LabelsNintendo
Sticks2
Stick LayoutSymmetric
Stick TechHall
Stick ClicksYES
Trigger LayoutStacked
Back Buttons0
GyroYES
Touchpads0
Pad ClicksNO
KeyboardNO
Connectivity
Wi-Fi6
Bluetooth5.1
CellularNO
Video OutUSB-C Video Out
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap5000 mAh
Charging27 W
CoolingActive
Chassis
Weight300 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsTransparent Blue, Gamecube Purple, Black, SNES Grey
Audio & Sensors
Speakers2 × stereo, front-facing
Headphone JackYES
MicrophoneNO
Ranked against tier 5
HOW IT STANDS
Against Tier 5 devices122 published
Price
$219
Above average · median $335
Circuit Score
79 / 100
Bottom quarter · median 82
Battery
5000 mAh
Below average · median 6000 mAh
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