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ARetroid Pocket 5

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General

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Series

Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Retroid Pocket2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

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

RP510Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit identification names RP5 for Retroid Pocket 5. This is the model shorthand, not a decoded retailer part number. The separate HQ-M9P FCC template code is not added as exact retained identity.

R6-8DT_BK1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current Black / 8G_DPAD_TOP variant, SKU R6-8DT_BK, Shopify variant 48076837486816. Its available flag is true. Shipping weight metadata is not device weight.

GTIN / EAN

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

28 August 202411Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-5-handheld-revealed-with-all-new-style-ergonomicsRead 7 October 2026Contemporary August 28, 2024 article explicitly reports the first visual reveal on Retroid’s official X account. August 29 screen details and September preorder dates are later announcements. Official linked X post is 403, so source is the independently opened press account. Retail availability remains November 2024.

26 October 202514Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Article dated October 26, 2025 reports the Retroid Pocket 6 as officially unveiled. The first design was pulled after community backlash and the redesigned model went to pre-order on November 2 to 3, 2025.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Announcement article updated October 27, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Retroid Pocket 517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.

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.

Retroid Pocket 623Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.

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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.

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

$22914Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Pre-order price $209 for 8 GB and 128 GB. Regular price after release $229. The 12 GB and 256 GB option was $279 and is not this reference. USD list price without sales tax.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Retailing at $229 for the 8 GB model, with $20 off for pre-orders. The 12 GB model was $279 at retail.16Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 10 October 2026Maker policy states the selling price does not include applicable tax.

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

GC, 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Black1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Android 13 handheld with official OTA updates. Marketed as an SD865 OLED Android Handheld

Android handheld2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026Android 13 gaming handheld. Fixed controls in a single slate body.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Single slate body with built-in controls on the product photos

Slate2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Android2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

OS at launch

Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Android 132Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Google Play13Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Retroid Pocket 5 setup guide explicitly describes the accessible Play Store. Android 13 software feature, separate from sideloaded emulator recommendations and optional Linux builds. No Steam store is inferred from streaming software.

Google Play10Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Current guide explicitly focuses on Pocket 6 and Nova and describes setup through the Play Store. Emulation and streaming do not imply native Steam or Xbox console stores.

Physical games

None15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026The interface diagram shows audio jack, TF card slot and USB Type-C only. There is no game card or disc slot.

None3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026The maker interface list is USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. It shows no game card or disc slot.

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026SD865 on the spec image, Snapdragon 865 in the feature image

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 22Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Chip brand

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 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.

ARetroid Pocket 5

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-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G

BRetroid Pocket 6

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	GoldPlus	3.2
4	Gold	2.8
3	Silver	2

Source2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026Maker names 1 GoldPlus at 3.2 GHz, 4 Gold at 2.8 GHz and 3 Silver at 2.0 GHz. These published names are retained without guessing individual Arm core models.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

2.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

4nm3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 7402Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

GPU 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.

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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.

587MHz4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Adreno 650 (587 MHz)5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

680MHz2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

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

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

8GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026This reference retains only 8 GB / 128 GB with the D-pad above the left stick. Other layouts and 12 GB options are excluded. Current 12 GB text explicitly says 128 GB, not the discontinued 256 GB configuration.

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

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

4,266MT/s15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026System parameters table lists RAM as 8GB LPDDR4x @ 2133MHz. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The current maker page repeats 2133MHz for the 12 GB model.

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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 pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld.jsRead 8 October 2026

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

UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026128GB UFS 3.1

UFS2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026128 GB UFS 3.1. TF card slot is microSD.

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 pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026TF Card Slot

microSD2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 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.

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Display

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Screen size

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

5.5in(14 cm)2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

1920 × 1080px3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:94Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026

16:94Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/3_f06c4e94-eccc-4883-ad75-983b0a08ffd3.jpgRead 8 October 2026Current display image explicitly says 16:9. It also states 550 nits peak brightness without SDR/HDR mode or window size. This is not stored as typical SDR or HDR brightness. The 150% sRGB gamut volume is not converted to DCI-P3 coverage.

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.

OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026AMOLED

OLED2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026AMOLED.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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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

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

Yes9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes swiping directly on the display to access settings and change apps.

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.

ARetroid Pocket 5

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

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261080p@60fps

BRetroid Pocket 6

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Screen row reads 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED 500Nits. The maker does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.

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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 pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20263D hall sticks

Hall effect2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026

Symmetric6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026Exact Black / 8G_DPAD_TOP variant photo shows both sticks below the D-pad and ABXY. This is the symmetric layout.

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

Service without soldering18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit says the Pocket 5 thumbsticks are straightforward to replace. The soldered parts it names are storage and the charge port. The maker also sells a Hall joystick module for the Pocket 5. Replacement needs opening the shell, so this is service without soldering and not a hot-swap module.

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit staff-written Pocket 5 specification explicitly names Hall-effect analog triggers. Original 2024 page hardware table has 8GB. Used as nominal common-model control claim, not measured performance. Current maker 12GB model still specifies analog L2/R2 and same fixed controls, but maker does not name sensor. Stick Hall claims are not used to infer triggers. No trusted conflicting trigger-technology statement found.

Hall effect5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026L2/R2 triggers: Hall sensor based triggers. Stick technology is separately stated in the product text.

Trigger stops

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No9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no trigger-locking shoulder buttons.

D-pad

Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Cross D-pad on the product photos

Cross5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker image shows a single cross D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layouts (DIY)

Nintendo6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. Software layout can differ from the printed buttons.

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.

01Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Rear ergonomics rendering contains no rear controls. View of front and top distinguishes L1/R1/L2/R2 shoulder controls.

27Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/041efb152c0233f560a630c60b42c08a.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker rear product view shows one rear paddle at each grip, two total. Shoulder triggers are excluded.

Trackpads

016Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Counted dedicated trackpads in the complete maker interface diagram and current product views. No separate trackpad surface is present. The main capacitive touchscreen and thumbsticks are excluded. This is a physical count from documented control surfaces, not an inference from Android alone.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/11_cd5828e9-cbe8-47dc-a121-5dc4f1e63a64.jpgRead 8 October 2026No dedicated trackpad in the complete front view and structural decomposition image. The touchscreen and thumbsticks are excluded.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Software section explicitly describes switching the controller between Nintendo and Xbox button layouts. This confirms system-level preset remapping without game support. It does not claim arbitrary reassignment of every button or system-navigation key.

Yes10Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Current Pocket 6 setup section describes choosing the Xbox ABXY button layout in Handheld Settings. This is system-level preset remapping, not proof of arbitrary reassignment of every system key.

System buttons

ON/OFF, Volume +, Volume -, Select, Start, Home, Back15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original branded fold-out RP5 manual labels ON/OFF, Volume +/-, Select, Start, Home and Back. Power label is kept verbatim as ON/OFF. Volume rocker has two distinct inputs. Maker current product views match common system-control layout. Face buttons, shoulder controls and stick clicks are excluded. Manual diagram mistakenly labels thumbsticks Analog Trigger/L3 and R3. That mislabeled term is not imported as trigger evidence. Manufacturer-authored public mirror independently fetched, fully extracted and rendered.

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Start, Select, Menu, Back9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Front Start, Select, Menu and Back. Top volume buttons and on/off button. Face buttons, shoulder controls, stick clicks and rear paddles are excluded from system buttons.

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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None9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no fingerprint recognition.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Supported.5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

Yes11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact Pocket 6 page rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Supported.

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

Rumble5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Vibration: Supported

Rumble11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact page rendered feature accessibility label: Vibration: Supported. Generic rumble only, with no inferred actuator type.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Lit rings around both sticks in several colours on the product photos

Yes5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_d759889f-b05c-4828-885a-05802f8ebd3f.jpgRead 8 October 2026Configurable decorative RGB ring for both sticks.

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.

ARetroid 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

Source17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer's lowest runtime was 215 minutes in Android games like Honkai Star Rail or Switch emulation with everything maxed out, repeated twice. GameCube and PS2 tests at 3x upscaling gave the same result. Game Boy Advance ran 11 hours. Brightness, TDP and Android build are not stated in the text, so they are left out. 8 GB model.

BRetroid Pocket 6

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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.

3.58h=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.

11h=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.

25Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Dual speakers

29Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Two front speakers.

Speaker direction

Front-facing4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Stereo front-facing speakers

Front-facing9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 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

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

Yes9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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.

ARetroid 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

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. Charging Speed: 27Watt4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026USB-C, bottom-mounted

BRetroid Pocket 6

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. USB generation suffix and link rate are not published. Charging is explicitly 27 Watt, rather than inferred from an adapter.9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Bottom SD card slot, headphone jack and USB-C port. Nominal common body facts only. Reviewer uses the other stick-top layout and does not establish sample storage, so runtime and performance are not transferred.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 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.

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.

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026DisplayPort 4K 60 Hz via USB-C, interpreted as 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz.

External GPU

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Dock

Sold separately3Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026Retroid Official Dock, 7-in-1 USB C Dock, 29.90 USD. RP5: Fully compatible

Sold separately13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Retroid Official Dock is separately sold. Current compatibility list explicitly names RP Nova / RP6 / RP5 as fully compatible.

Max output through dock

ARetroid Pocket 5

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BRetroid Pocket 6

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Maker dock specification: HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz. No HDR capability is inferred.

Dock ports

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

1 USB-C PD charging input, 1 HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Seven-in-one dock lists one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors, separate from handheld ports.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

5.32Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

No4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not Supported.

No11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact page rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not supported. Wi-Fi bands are not inferred from Wi-Fi 7.

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.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

6,000mAh2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.

27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

27W3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Charging: 27 Watt, stated by the maker rather than inferred from an adapter.

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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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

No5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Package list is the handheld, a USB Type-C cable and a user manual. No power adapter is listed.

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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

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Active cooling. The cooling image shows one blower fan

18Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/2c466b3d088544db8b1ad6832160062f.jpgRead 8 October 2026RP6 Active Cooling cutaway 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

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.

Thumbstick caps9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Removable thumbstick grips/caps are explicitly described. This does not establish replaceable stick sensor modules.

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.

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.

Width205.5Height80.5mm(8.1 × 3.2 in)3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker Size row 205.5*80.5*17.2mm. Handheld landscape body, so the first two values are width and height. The third value is not stored as depth.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Page lists 205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm, matching the maker spec image. Width and height only. The 17.2 mm third value has no stated axis or maximum depth including the sticks, 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.

280g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

304g(10.7 oz)11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Exact Pocket 6 page lists 304 g. The maker publishes no weight. The page does not say which layout or RAM option was weighed.

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

2BFEN-POCKET59Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/4c8000793470a0dfb90203cc03f2ed4c49001a6ed61b17888427ef7abd2d400e.pdfRead 30 September 2026SAR report cover and repeated page headers identify 2BFEN-POCKET5 and test model Retroid Pocket 5. Other radio reports contain HQ-M9P template headers, so the exact model-specific SAR report is preferred.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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

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Carrying case

None5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026No case in the package list.

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Links

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Product page

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheld2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Current RP6 Specifications image states 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X and 128 GB UFS 3.1.

Manual

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.

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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.

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