The handheld will be available in two different models and four colourways:

  • Ice Blue
  • Black
  • GC (an obvious nod to the Nintendo GameCube)
  • 16-Bit US (a reference to the Super Nintendo’s US design)

There are two separate models, each featuring a different SoC:

  • First model: Snapdragon 865 SoC (from the Retroid Pocket Mini and Pocket 5)
  • Second model: MediaTek D1100 SoC (from the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro)

Both models share the following specs:

  • A 5.5” 1080p AMOLED screen
  • 8GB Low Power DDR4X RAM
  • 128 GB Universal Flash Storage
  • Android 13 OS

However, differences exist:

  • The Snapdragon SoC model offers faster charging speed
  • The D1100 SoC model uses a newer version of Bluetooth

GoRetroid has stated that pricing details and pre-order dates will be announced soon.


What do you think of these specs?

  • @Nutteman
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    14 hours ago

    Im pretty sure it was seen as a second monitor.

  • @caseofthematts
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    10 hours ago

    I know Retroid are kind of the more “affordable” option, but after my RP3+ broke from just regular use and cheap parts, and them not helping me because of discontinued support for the device, I don’t really want to spend more money on them. At this point I’d probably rather save for a steamdeck, despite it being huge and clunky. Retroids recent items are just ugly as well, IMO.

  • @[email protected]
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    312 hours ago

    I found the RP5 to be fairly visually unappealing, but I’ve been interested in a handheld that’s powerful and capable of running linux. So that glacier flip is looking fairly exciting!

  • @[email protected]
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    212 hours ago

    Seems typical for Retroid.

    The Snapdragon 865 offers good bang for the buck in the RP5, so it’ll probably be similarly cost-effective in this form factor.

    I don’t personally see the appeal in a widescreen clamshell, since you get so much empty space in the middle. But if it’s your thing, this will probably be a great option.

    It at least fixes a common complaint with the RP5, which is the position of the thumbsticks.

  • @mrfriki
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    09 hours ago

    I don’t see much point on a folding device of that size if it doesn’t have a second screen, seems like lot of space wasted.

    • @Ostrakon
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      69 hours ago

      It also protects the screen.

  • @Nutteman
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    013 hours ago

    I don’t see the point of this when there’s this, which includes a bottom screen. It seems like a major missed opportunity.