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AAnbernic RG405M

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General

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Series

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Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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February 20256Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-announcedRead 6 October 2026Retroid revealed the Flip 2 on its Discord and on X (Coming soon, February 14, 2025). Article published 2025-02-13 US time, so only the month is kept

Status

Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Gray version. The Black options are shown as unavailable in the store data.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026SD865 Black and GC in stock on 2026-10-06. Sale price 189.00 USD, regular price 219.00 USD8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-slashes-prices-on-remaining-stock-of-devicesRead 6 October 2026Published 2026-09-14. Retroid Discord: Flip 2 (12GB SD865) now 189 USD. The devices will be discontinued when remaining stock runs out

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$177.991Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker store: regular price $177.99 for the standard version, shown with a sale price. Reviews and the community sheet give the same $178 retail price, with $167.99 for the first 48 hours. The 128 GB and 256 GB microSD bundles cost more. Tax is not included.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Price column: $168 (first 48 hours), $178 (retail).

From $2291Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 6 October 202610Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 202616Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-and-classic-pricing-pre-order-info-revealedRead 10 October 202617Press articleretrododo.com/pre-orders-are-now-live-for-retroid-pocket-flip-2-classicRead 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Grey1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Color Black / Grey. The store options are Gray and Black.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405m.jsRead 11 October 2026Store options: Gray and Black.

Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Color options: Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US. Shared by the SD865 and D1100 models

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Android 12 handheld that plays Android games and 20+ emulators.

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with the controls around the screen on the maker photos.

Clamshell1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

OS at launch

Android 121Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Latest OS

Anbernic system V1.18 (Android 12)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Store notice: RG405M latest system version V1.18. The page still lists Android 12.

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Built-in game stores

Google Play1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Support Android games, and users can download games. The Google Play Store is confirmed by Retro Dodo and Time Extension.4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Play Store already installed.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Games and apps come from the Google Play Store.

Google Play Store14Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 7 October 2026Current Retroid Pocket Starter Guide explicitly includes RP5/Mini/Flip 2 in its supported-device table and states these devices have essential apps Play Store and Chrome pre-installed. Software setup supports installing apps through Play Store. No commercial game ROMs preloaded.

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The specification table and accessory list show no game card or disc drive. Games load from internal storage or the TF card.

None9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete printed page 2 port/interface diagram has only USB-C, TF card and audio jack, with no physical game-card/cartridge drive. Printed page 6 game directory and page 10 ROM-file transfer describe file-based games on Android, not commercial physical game media.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Unisoc Tiger T6181Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 64-bit octa-core.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Model option SD865. Performance image: Snapdragon SD865

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG405M

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz.

BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A77	2.8
3	Cortex-A77	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	1.8

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

12nm9Spec databasegsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_4g-10601.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset as 12 nm. This is the chipset fact, taken from a phone that uses the same SoC.

7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Performance image, SD865 column: Process 7nm

GPU

Arm Mali-G52 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker writes Mali G52@850Mhz. The MP2 core count comes from the community sheet and Retro Catalog.

Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

GPU architecture

Bifrost10Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 11 October 2026Arm: Mali-G52 is the second mainstream GPU based on the Bifrost architecture.

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

28Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026GPU Cores: 2 Cores (Mali-G52 MP2). Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

850MHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Mali G52@850Mhz.

587MHz2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 650 (587 MHz)3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Graphics (GPU) Max Frequency: 587 Mhz

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20264GB LPDDR4X@1866Mhz.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Current text: RAM 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The System Parameters image (uploaded March 2025) lists 8GB LPDDR4x for both models7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 6 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

3,732MT/s8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026RAM column: 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s). This is twice the 1866 MHz clock the maker states.

4,266MT/s1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Current product text lists RAM as 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz for the SD865 model. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The maker table for the 8 GB model gives LPDDR4x without a speed.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

128GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026128GB eMMC. The 128G and 256G options add a loaded TF card and do not change the internal storage.

128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026TF card expansion.

microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support TF card expansion, up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

2TB18Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-setup-guideRead 10 October 2026Specs table lists External Storage as 1x MicroSD up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB. The maker spec sheet does not give a card limit.

Display

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Screen size

4in(10.2 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The 4-inch IPS touch screen, resolution 640*480.

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

1920 × 1080px2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Resolution 1920 x 10803Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

Pixel density

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:34Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: 4-inch IPS display, 640 x 480, the 4:3 ratio.

16:92Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS.

OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026AMOLED

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026640*480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape. Retro Catalog also lists it as horizontal.

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS touch screen.

Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 20263Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG405M

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Refresh Rate 60 Hz at 640 x 480. The maker states no refresh rate.

BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@60fps

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits4Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-first-impressionsRead 10 October 2026Describes the screen as 5.5 inch AMOLED at 1080p and 500 nits of max brightness, the same screen as the Pocket 5.15Maker product pagegoretroid.com/cdn/shop/files/6c20a324e6072b865fee52abbf3de30.jpgRead 10 October 2026System parameters row reads 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED 500Nits for both chip versions. The maker does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Built-in Hall joystick.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks use Hall Effect sensors.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20263D hall sticks

Stick layout

Offset5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: left analog stick on top of the D-pad, right analog stick below the face buttons. Staggered sticks.

Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: both sticks above the D-pad and face buttons2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Thumbstick Layout: Double, symetrical

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026L1/L2 and R1/R2 are in-line buttons on the top edge. Retro Catalog marks analog triggers as not supported.7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.

Hall effect12Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Retroid-Pocket-Flip-2-Retro-Handheld-zeigt-sich-im-Teaser-Video-mit-OLED-Display-und-Luefter.964119.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Flip 2 teaser article states the analog triggers also use Hall-effect sensors. Maker current page names only Hall sticks and analog L2/R2. DroiX exact Flip 2 hardware table independently says Trigger Technology Hall. Retained as secondary claim, not a manufacturer-confirmed sensor.13Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 7 October 2026Exact current SD865 Flip 2 physical controller table: Trigger Technology Hall. This is corroborated by Notebookcheck exact-model article. Generic in-page unrelated device CPU/port entries are excluded.

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026D-Pad: Cross, lower placement.

Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: one cross with grooves between the arms

Face button labels

Nintendo4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Action buttons use the SNES colour scheme.

Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layout (DIY)

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

04Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The back has rubber grips only. Shoulder buttons are on the top edge.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Back has rubber bumpers. No rear buttons. Four in-line shoulder buttons on the top.

010Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Exact SD865 review Lack of M1/M2 section explicitly says these extra buttons from original Flip are absent on Flip 2. The complete maker rear/side photos and manual interface confirm only shoulder L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls, not rear grip buttons.

Trackpads

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09Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 complete interface diagram accounts for the screen, D-pad, sticks, ABXY, shoulders, system buttons and all body edges. No separate touchpad. Android Authority describes the empty central lower area instead of a second display. Touchscreen is not counted as a touchpad.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The quick menu swaps between Xbox and Switch mode, which changes the A/B layout. This is a system-level preset and not free reassignment of every button.

Yes9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Basic Information explicitly lists game key mapping. Printed pages 11-12 document controller Xbox/retro modes, joystick calibration and dead-zone settings. Android Authority exact SD865 review independently describes native touch-control mapping for games without controller support.11Reviewandroidauthority.com/retroid-pocket-flip-2-review-3555562Read 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon 865 review says Retroid includes a tool to map controls on the screen for games without controller compatibility. This is on-device software, not emulator-only mapping.

System buttons

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Home, Start, Select4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top edge volume buttons and power button. Plastic start and select buttons below the right stick.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Start and Select under the right stick. Home button on the left near the screen.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Power, Volume +-, Home.

Power, Home / Back, Start, Select, Volume +, Volume -9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 complete Interface Introduction names Home, ON/OFF, Start, Select and Volume +/-. Joey exact review confirms Home/Back is one multifunction button. ABXY/D-pad/sticks/shoulders are gameplay controls, not included in this system-button list.10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Exact review describes home/back as one combo button next to power, plus Start/Select. Named physical functions only, no inferred remapping options.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Six-axis gyroscopic sensor.

Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Vibration motor.

Rumble2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Rumble: Yes

RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Lit rings around both sticks on the product photos

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAnbernic RG405M

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Demanding games, not named	6

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Reviewer says they would easily pull around 6 hours from one charge when playing pretty demanding games. Approximate. Brightness, game and settings are not stated.

BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

24Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Dual speakers on the bottom edge.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Dual Stereo, bottom facing.

23Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Speakers Type: Front Facing (X2)

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Bottom edge: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Lower edge holds the downward-firing speakers, a headphone jack and a micro-SD slot.

Front-facing2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support 3.5mm stereo earphones.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Interface: USB-C / 3.5mm Audio Jack / TF Card

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG405M

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	1	Bottom

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top: USB-C port, volume buttons, LED and power button. Bottom: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers. No ports or buttons on the sides.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Upper edge: in-line L1/L2, cooling vent, USB-C/DC port, volume rocker, power button, R1/R2. Sides carry no buttons or features.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Top: power button, volume rocker, USB-C port, air vent. Bottom: 3.5mm headphone socket and MicroSD slot.

BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

Type	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Interface: USB-C / 3.5mm Audio Jack / TF Card. Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. Charging Speed: 27Watt (SD865 column). All three on the bottom edge of the base on the colour photos2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Charge Port: Bottom

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: Video Out not supported. The listing also says it cannot be connected to external monitors. The maker's wireless projection is screen casting, not a connector output.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. No refresh rate is stated

External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.0.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

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Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

No2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Mobile Data: Not supported

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

4,500mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Li-polymer battery 4500 mAh. The maker gives no watt-hour figure or voltage in text.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG405M

Hours (h)
7

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Battery life 7 hours. No game, brightness or power mode is stated.

BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

120min1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Charging 2 hours. The maker gives no charger or starting charge, so this is a nominal claim.

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB charging cable, giftbox, user manual, screen protector. No power adapter is listed.

No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no charger

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

08Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Cooling column: ventilation cutouts and a heat shield. No fan is listed.

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling. The cooling image shows one blower fan

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width163Height76mm(6.4 × 3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console specification: length 16.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, height 1.59 cm. Stored as width 163 mm and height 76 mm. The 15.9 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.

Width140.5Height89.5mm(5.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Size 140.5*89.5*24.4mm, measured closed. A clamshell is stored closed, so width is 140.5 mm and height is the closed front-to-back 89.5 mm. 24.4 mm is the closed thickness and does not include the thicker trigger area, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console weight 0.260 kg. Retro Catalog gives 265 g. The maker figure is used.

306g(10.8 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Weight 306g

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG405M handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual, Screen protector1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories list. The giftbox is retail packaging. The microSD card in the bundle versions is left out of the standard version.

Retroid Pocket Flip 2, USB Type-C cable, User guide1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image: handheld, a printed card and a USB-C cable. No charger and no case shown3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Package Includes: 1x Retroid Pocket Flip 2, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Guide

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026No case in the accessories list.

None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no case. A Flip 2 carrying case is sold separately for 10 USD

Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rg405m1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.goretroid.com/cdn/shop/files/6c20a324e6072b865fee52abbf3de30.jpg1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Maker published graphical System Parameters datasheet for both chip options. The URL is the maker JPEG, not a separate PDF. Read the SD865 column. Its old 8 GB row is not used to override current 12 GB RAM revision.

Manual

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device.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdf9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Authentic 14-page maker user manual submitted in regulatory documents and publicly mirrored. Direct HTTP download is 403, but public web PDF reader exposes all 14 pages. Artificial generated manuals with Helio G99 and 4.7-inch IPS are excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 11 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months from receipt. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

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