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AYN Odin 3 vs Retroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Product A: AYN
64 of 165 known
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Product B: Retroid
Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
69 of 165 known
Change Retroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
47 of 156 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 18 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 83 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzAYN is 60 Hz higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAYN: 224.8 × 87.5 mm
- BRetroid: 140.5 × 89.5 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
OD3-B8BK, OD3-P12BK, OD3-P12WT, OD3-P12RB, OD3-P12CB, OD3-P12CP, OD3-M16BK, OD3-M16WT, OD3-M16RB, OD3-M16CB, OD3-M16CP, OD3-U24BK, OD3-U24WT, OD3-U24RB, OD3-U24CB, OD3-U24CP1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 2026SKU codes of the 16 store options (Base OD3-B8BK, Pro OD3-P12xx, Max OD3-M16xx, Ultra OD3-U24xx). The store lists Base in Black only. The page is titled Batch 8 Pre-order and its prices are higher than the launch prices
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
From $3491Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-odin-3-pre-ordersRead 11 October 20268Press articleliliputing.comRead 11 October 2026
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)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Blue, Clear Purple1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 2026Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Blue and Clear Purple on the maker page images. The Base option lists Black only
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
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Physical games
Backward compatibility
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Qualcomm Dragonwing Q81Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 2026Page text: Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8. Early press called it Snapdragon 8 Elite, AYN later clarified the Dragonwing Q8 name2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0570/3214/7136/files/odin3_11.jpgRead 11 October 2026
Chip brand
Core configuration
AAYN Odin 3
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oryon (Phoenix L) | 4.32 |
| 6 | Oryon (Phoenix M) | 3.53 |
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 |
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
4.32GHz
2.8GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
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GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
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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 TDP
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Memory and storage
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RAM
8, 12, 16, 24GB6Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 2026Base 8GB, Pro 12GB, Max 16GB, Ultra 24GB
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
LPDDR5X4Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-odin3-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table: LPDDR5x. The review does not name the RAM speed5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-odin-3-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB and 24GB LPDDR5X. Same table lists 128GB, 256GB and 512GB as UFS 3.1 and 1TB as UFS 4.0, while launch material lists UFS 4.0 for Pro, Max and Ultra. Both are UFS
Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
Card speed class
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
367.2ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Portrait2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0570/3214/7136/files/odin3_11.jpgRead 11 October 2026The maker states 1080*1920 and DroiX says the 1080x1920 panel is rotated for landscape use, so the panel is natively portrait4Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-odin3-reviewRead 11 October 2026Screen features a rotated 1080x1920 resolution
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AAYN Odin 3
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
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)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Offset3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0570/3214/7136/files/odin3_2.jpgRead 11 October 2026Left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the face buttons on the product photos10Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/ayn-odin-3Read 11 October 2026Thumbstick Layout: Double, asymetrical
Touch-sensitive sticks
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Replaceable stick modules
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Trigger sensor
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
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
System-level remapping
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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, Home, Back4Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-odin3-reviewRead 11 October 2026Back and Home buttons at the bottom, volume and power buttons near the shoulders
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 connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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Fingerprint
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Motion and feedback
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Gyroscope
Rumble
Measured
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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AAYN Odin 3
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Max load | AnTuTu run in a continuous loop, High Performance setting | 2.42 |
| Gaming | Nintendo Switch emulation, Captain Toad, High Performance, Smart fan, 100% brightness, 10% audio | 5.37 |
| Gaming | GameHub, Dispatch, High Performance, Smart fan, 100% brightness, 10% audio | 2.37 |
Source4Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-odin3-reviewRead 11 October 2026AnTuTu on a continuous loop at full brightness with the High Performance setting: 2 hours 25 minutes. Fan mode and screen refresh rate are not stated. Odin 3 Max review unit9Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-odin-3-reviewRead 11 October 2026Pro 12GB/256GB review unit. Switch emulation with Captain Toad ran 322 minutes and GameHub with Dispatch ran 142 minutes, both with High Performance, Smart fan, 100% brightness and 10% audio. A light GBA test was stopped after 14 hours or more. Brightness in nits and the Android build are not stated. The reviewer measured 16-17 W draw in the GameHub test
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Not availableShortest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.37h
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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
5.37h
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Video runtime (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw gaming (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
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Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
AAYN Odin 3
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | Yes | 60 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
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
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
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USB-C charging
60W
27W
Video out
Max external display
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 bands
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Bluetooth
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NFC
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Cellular
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
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Battery life (claimed, min)
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Battery life (claimed, max)
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Wired charging
Charging standards
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
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Included charger
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Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Custom fan curve
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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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Dimensions
Weight
Weight without controllers
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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
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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
Links
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Product page
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 number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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