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MANGMI Pocket Max vs Retroid Pocket 5
Product A: MANGMI
69 of 165 known
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Product B: Retroid
79 of 165 known
Change Retroid Pocket 5
40 of 156 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 39 the same
- 77 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 60HzMANGMI is 84 Hz higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMANGMI: 254.9 × 101.1 mm
- BRetroid: 199.2 × 78.5 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
GTIN / EAN
6978725830131, 69787258301242Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the Black and White variants. The Retro GB variant has no barcode in the shop.
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Retroid Pocket 4 Pro24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-to-shake-up-retro-gaming-handheld-market-by-combining-1080p-AMOLED-display-with-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-865-chipset-5-000-mAh-battery-and-Linux-support.884348.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 5 the successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-now-official-following-Retroid-Pocket-Mini-announcement.880495.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Retroid Pocket 5 looks like a direct successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
From $2191Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20266Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 202622Press articleretrododo.com/pre-order-dates-pricing-for-retroid-pocket-5-mini-finally-announcedRead 10 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, White, Retro GB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-max.jsRead 15 October 2026Colour options Black, White and Retro GB.
GC, 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
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
Chip brand
Core configuration
AMANGMI Pocket Max
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A77 | 2.8 |
| 3 | Cortex-A77 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
| 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
2.8GHz
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, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Text lists 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The spec image (uploaded May 2025) still lists 8GB2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Refurbished listing with the original 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz, 128GB UFS 3.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 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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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
314.7ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AMANGMI Pocket Max
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 144 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
144Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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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
TMR1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Maker conflict. The marketing text says TMR analog sticks and the spec image says RGB TMR sticks. The page's Controls list still says Hall-effect joysticks with RGB light. TMR is stored because the spec image, the marketing text and three reviewers agree.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: TMR analogue sticks surrounded by customisable LED lighting.
Stick layout
Touch-sensitive sticks
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Replaceable stick modules
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Trigger sensor
Trigger stops
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D-pad
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
28Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: on the back are two macro buttons, which you can configure in the settings.9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Retailer graphic text names customisable M1 and M2 macro back buttons.10Press articleheyupnow.com/blogs/news/mangmi-pocket-max-hands-on-a-deep-dive-into-the-144hz-android-gaming-handheld-with-modular-controlsRead 15 October 2026Hands-on article: dual back buttons on the rear.12Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Page lists M1 and M2 rear buttons. The page also lists Hall Effect sticks, which conflicts with the maker's TMR statement and is not used.
System-level remapping
System buttons
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)
AMANGMI Pocket Max
Not availableBRetroid Pocket 5
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Worst case across Android games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Switch emulation with settings maxed | 3.58 |
| Gaming | Game Boy Advance emulation | 11 |
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
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3.58h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
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11h
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 Pocket Max
| Power mode | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|
| Balanced fan setting | 46.3 |
| Extreme fan setting | 60 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
Not availableMax fan noise (measured)
60dB(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
Front-facing9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Retailer text says the dual speakers are front-facing and direct the sound straight at you. Only this source states it.12Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Page lists a front-placed stereo speaker.
Audio features
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Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
AMANGMI Pocket Max
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | 27 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port, 1 x 3.5mm headphone / headset jack, 1 x microSD card reader. Sides from Droix's review. The Type-C port is the only charging port, so 27W is its charging input.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: bottom edge has a covered microSD slot, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C 3.1 port for data and charging.
BRetroid Pocket 5
| Type | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Bottom | Yes | 27 |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB-C charging
27W
27W
Video out
Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Video Output USB Type-C. Droix confirms video output to a TV or monitor over this port. The maker does not name DisplayPort and states no resolution or refresh rate.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-pocket-max-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the USB-C port can also be used for video output to a TV or monitor.
Max external display
Not available
Resolution1920 × 1080 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026System Parameters table: DisplayPort 1080p60. Identifies original 8GB revision.
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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1*PD Charging, 1*HDMI output up to 4K@60, 1*Gigabit LAN, 2*USB3.0, 2*USB2.03Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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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
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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
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
D-pad and ABXY button modules1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Modular Design: magnetic modules in sets of two let owners swap between conductive rubber and mechanical micro-switch D-pad and ABXY buttons. The micro-switch set is sold separately.
battery, thumbsticks, fan, buttons, display and front shell assembly, Backplate18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit Pocket 5 scorecard states battery, thumbsticks, fan and many buttons are straightforward to replace, while display/front shell assembly requires patience. Current maker separately offers Pocket 5 DIY backplate and button sets. Replacement does not imply warranty covers accidental DIY damage or maker sells every part.19Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-clear-backplateRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Clear Backplate sold in DIY catalog. Maker warns damage during the procedure is not covered under manufacturer warranty.20Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-full-set-buttonsRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Full Set Buttons in DIY catalog explicitly includes shoulder, home, volume and direction buttons.
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width254.87Height101.06mm(10 × 4 in)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 254.87 x 101.06 x 17.45mm. The page labels it (H x W x D), but the body is landscape, so 254.87 is width and 101.06 is height. The 17.45 mm value has no stated maximum including grips and sticks, so depth is left out.
Width199.2Height78.5mm(7.8 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 15.6 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Pocket Max handheld, USB-C to USB-C cable, User manual1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-pocket-maxRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Pocket Max Handheld, USB-C to USB-C Cable, User Manual.
Retroid Pocket 5, USB Type-C cable, User manual5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026DroiX lists the box contents. It adds a free case and screen protector as its own offer, left out here
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_pocket_max_7_inch_oled_gaming_handheld_specs_black.png3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_pocket_max_7_inch_oled_gaming_handheld_specs_black.pngRead 15 October 2026Maker Specifications image for the Pocket Max. It lists RGB TMR sticks and Hall triggers.
www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld12Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 7 October 2026Current maker Specifications & Features section states the 12 GB / 128 GB version, while its original embedded specification image states 8 GB / 128 GB. The full maker page covers both retained references and is preferred over linking the old 8 GB image alone.
Manual
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ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdf8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026Original Retroid Pocket 5 branded manual, indexed System Parameters and Interface Introduction sections read. The scanned PDF is challenge-blocked, so full PDF access is unverified.21Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fully read original Retroid-branded RP5 80 x 100 mm fold-out manual, hosted in a public retailer media CDN. Same original 8 GB system parameters as previous indexed mirror. A separate English table with wrong port positions and 5 V-only charging was rejected.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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