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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

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Pocket Flip 2 (Snapdragon 865)

Released April 2025.2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Released: Apr. 2025 Last checked 15 October 2026.

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Screen size
5.5in
Refresh rate
60Hz
Weight
306g

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Ports

  • USB-C
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • microSD card

All specs

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General

Series
Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Model numbers
Not available
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
February 20256Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-announcedRead 6 October 2026Retroid revealed the Flip 2 on its Discord and on X (Coming soon, February 14, 2025). Article published 2025-02-13 US time, so only the month is kept
Status
Available1Maker product 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
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
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)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Color options: Black, GC, Ice Blue, 16Bit US. Shared by the SD865 and D1100 models
Device class
Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Form factor
Clamshell1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026

Platform and software

OS family
Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
OS at launch
Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Latest OS
Not available
Built-in game stores
Google Play Store14Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 7 October 2026Current Retroid Pocket Starter Guide explicitly includes RP5/Mini/Flip 2 in its supported-device table and states these devices have essential apps Play Store and Chrome pre-installed. Software setup supports installing apps through Play Store. No commercial game ROMs preloaded.
Physical games
None9Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete printed page 2 port/interface diagram has only USB-C, TF card and audio jack, with no physical game-card/cartridge drive. Printed page 6 game directory and page 10 ROM-file transfer describe file-based games on Android, not commercial physical game media.
Backward compatibility
Not available
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available

Processor and graphics

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Model option SD865. Performance image: Snapdragon SD865
Chip brand
Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Core configuration
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
1Cortex-A772.8
3Cortex-A772.4
4Cortex-A551.8
Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G
CPU cores
8
Max CPU clock
2.8GHz
Process
7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Performance image, SD865 column: Process 7nm
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
GPU architecture
Not available
GPU compute units
Not available
GPU max clock
587MHz2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 650 (587 MHz)3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Graphics (GPU) Max Frequency: 587 Mhz
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Lowest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available

Memory and storage

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
LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
RAM speed
4,266MT/s1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Current product text lists RAM as 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz for the SD865 model. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The maker table for the 8 GB model gives LPDDR4x without a speed.
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Storage type
UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Memory card
microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Card speed class
Not available
Max card size
2TB18Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-setup-guideRead 10 October 2026Specs table lists External Storage as 1x MicroSD up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB. The maker spec sheet does not give a card limit.

Display

Screen size
5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Resolution 1920 x 10803Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026
Pixel density
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
16:92Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026
Panel type
OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026AMOLED
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 20263Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026
Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
1920108060
Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@60fps
Max refresh rate
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
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)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Second display
Not available

Controls

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 20263D hall sticks
Stick layout
Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: both sticks above the D-pad and face buttons2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Thumbstick Layout: Double, symetrical
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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
Not available
D-pad
Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: one cross with grooves between the arms
Face button labels
Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layout (DIY)
Extra rear and grip buttons
010Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-flip-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Exact SD865 review Lack of M1/M2 section explicitly says these extra buttons from original Flip are absent on Flip 2. The complete maker rear/side photos and manual interface confirm only shoulder L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls, not rear grip buttons.
Trackpads
09Owner's manualdevice.report/m/5b3dbe2198995be8aec0472f5c1cb9033b77f6311f99cc129aeef39f642d18cf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 complete interface diagram accounts for the screen, D-pad, sticks, ABXY, shoulders, system buttons and all body edges. No separate touchpad. Android Authority describes the empty central lower area instead of a second display. Touchscreen is not counted as a touchpad.
System-level 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, 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
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Fingerprint
Not available

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope
Yes2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026
Rumble
Rumble2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Rumble: Yes
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Lit rings around both sticks on the product photos

Measured

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Brightness (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured)
Not available
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

Speakers
23Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Speakers Type: Front Facing (X2)
Speaker direction
Front-facing2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Interface: USB-C / 3.5mm Audio Jack / TF Card

Ports and dock

Ports
TypeCountSideDP Alt ModeMax charging input (W)
USB-C1BottomYes27
3.5 mm audio1BottomNot availableNot available
microSD card1BottomNot availableNot 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
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
USB-C charging
27W
Video out
Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Max external display
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. No refresh rate is stated
External GPU
Not available
Dock
Not available
Max output through dock
Not available
Dock ports
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
NFC
Not available
Cellular
No2Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2-sd865Read 6 October 2026Rendered feature label: Mobile Data: Not supported
Network
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Wired charging
27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
Bypass charging
Not available
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no charger
Included charger
Not available

Cooling

Fans
11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling. The cooling image shows one blower fan
Vapor chamber
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available

Build

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Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width140.5Height89.5mm(5.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Size 140.5*89.5*24.4mm, measured closed. A clamshell is stored closed, so width is 140.5 mm and height is the closed front-to-back 89.5 mm. 24.4 mm is the closed thickness and does not include the thicker trigger area, so depth is left out.
Weight
306g(10.8 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026System Parameters: Weight 306g
Weight without controllers
Not available

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Retroid Pocket Flip 2, USB Type-C cable, User guide1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image: handheld, a printed card and a USB-C cable. No charger and no case shown3Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 6 October 2026Package Includes: 1x Retroid Pocket Flip 2, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Guide
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2Read 10 October 2026Packing list image shows no case. A Flip 2 carrying case is sold separately for 10 USD

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available

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