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MANGMI AIR X vs Retroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Product A: MANGMI
79 of 165 known
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Compare the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865) with
Product B: Retroid
Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
69 of 165 known
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48 of 156 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 75 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 400nitsB: 500nitsRetroid is 100 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMANGMI: 203.5 × 87.4 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
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Model numbers
AX1-04064000-WH, AX1-04064000-BK, AX1-04064000-GB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Shopify SKUs of the three colour variants. No printed model number was found.
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GTIN / EAN
6978725830001, 6978725830025, 69787258300322Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the three Shopify variants.
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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)
$89.997Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/mangmi-air-x-lands-in-september-starting-at-79Read 15 October 2026Article dated August 20, 2025: early bird $79.99 and retail price $89.99 after the early bird period. The stored value is the $89.99 retail price. USD, tax treatment not stated, and the maker's shop adds taxes at checkout.9Reviewretrododo.com/mangmi-air-x-review-ps2-gamecube-emulation-that-works-for-under-100Read 15 October 2026Review states RRP $89.99 and early bird $79.99.
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
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
Physical games
Backward compatibility
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Chip brand
Core configuration
AMANGMI AIR X
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A73 | 2.1 |
| 4 | Cortex-A53 | 2 |
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
2.1GHz
2.8GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
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, 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
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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Max card size
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
400.5ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AMANGMI AIR X
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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
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
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 up, Volume down, Home, Back, Select, Start1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Controls list: Back button, Home button, Select button, Start button, Volume control buttons, Power switch. Volume up and down are the two volume buttons.
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
Rumble12Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec text lists dual vibration motors. The maker page does not mention vibration. Retro Catalog also tags the device as having vibration. Stored as generic rumble.13Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Vibration/rumble is listed as a feature tag with no detail.
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)
AMANGMI AIR X
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | PSP game at 2x resolution, performance mode off, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10% | 3.02 |
| Gaming | PSP game at 2x resolution, performance mode on, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10% | 2.77 |
| Gaming | 3DS game, performance mode off, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10% | 4.75 |
| Gaming | 3DS game, performance mode on, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10% | 3.33 |
| Gaming | Game Boy game, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10% | 6.67 |
| Max load | AnTuTu loop, performance profile, max fan | 4.5 |
Source10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tested 100% to 0% at 100% brightness, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%, fan on silent. PSP at 2x gave 181 min without performance mode and 166 min with it. 3DS gave 285 min without and 200 min with. Game Boy gave 400 min. Joey notes 50% brightness gave nearly identical PSP results. Brightness in nits is not stated and the game titles are not named. The review used a launch unit that the review lists at 450 nits.11Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX battery test: AnTuTu loop, full screen brightness, max fan, performance profile, about 4 hours 30 minutes.
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Not availableShortest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.77h
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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
6.67h
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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)
AMANGMI AIR X
| Power mode | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|
| Quiet fan setting | 40 |
| Extreme fan setting | 50 |
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Not availableMax fan noise (measured)
50dB(A)
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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
AMANGMI AIR X
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | 15 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | 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
15W
27W
Video out
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Max external display
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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
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 2.4G+5G.
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Bluetooth
NFC
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Cellular
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Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AMANGMI AIR X
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 8 |
BRetroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)
Not availableBattery life (claimed, min)
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Battery life (claimed, max)
8h
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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
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
None of 3 known
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
Width203.47Height87.39mm(8 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 203.47 x 87.39 x 16.80mm. The page labels it (H x W x D), but the body is landscape, so 203.47 is width and 87.39 is height. The 16.80 mm value has no stated maximum including grips and sticks, so depth is left out.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
None of 2 known
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
AIR X handheld, USB-A to USB-C cable, Tempered glass screen protector, User manual1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: AIR X Handheld, USB-A to USB-C Cable, Tempered Glass Screen Protector, User Manual.
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
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/air_x_specs_upate.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/air_x_specs_upate.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker Specifications image for the AIR X.
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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