🎮 Retroid Pocket Flip 2 – The Cool New Foldable Console from Retroid!

P'Nick
May 9
3 min read

Hey Fam 👋

If you thought the original Retroid Pocket Flip was cool, wait ‘til you see what just dropped. Meet the brand-new Retroid Pocket Flip 2 — a super sleek clamshell console that folds like a 3DS, plays like a dream, and comes loaded with some serious upgrades. Let’s break it down so even your kid cousin or your tech-challenged uncle can get the vibe. 🎮👇

🧠 Two Brains, Two Versions

This new Flip comes in two versions, and the main difference is what’s inside — kinda like choosing between two superhero suits.

⚡ The Fast One – Snapdragon 865

This one’s got an 8-core Snapdragon 865 brain (that’s fancy tech talk for fast and powerful), and a strong Adreno 650 graphics chip for smooth gameplay. You get:

8GB RAM for multitasking
128GB storage to hold a TON of games
Super fast 27W charging so you’re not stuck waiting forever

🎮 The Balanced One – Dimensity 1100

Still really good, but a bit more budget-friendly. It’s rocking:

An 8-core Dimensity 1100 brain (slightly slower but still awesome)
Same 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
18W fast charging — still quick, just not lightning speed

Both versions let you expand your storage with a microSD card, so feel free to load it up with games!

🖥️ Display That Slaps

The screen is 5.5 inches — about the size of a phone — and it's a super clear AMOLED display. That’s a fancy word for: the colors look amazing, the screen is bright, and

everything looks sharp, even when you're outside.

It’s pure eye candy.

And yes, it’s a huge upgrade from the old LCD screens. We're talkin' 1080p Full HD with 500 nits of brightness, which means you can see everything clearly — even in sunlight.

❄️ It Stays Cool Under Pressure

There’s a built-in fan and aluminum radiator inside — like a tiny air conditioner — to keep your Flip 2 cool, even when you're running intense games. No more sweaty handhelds!

🔋 Big Battery Energy

With a 5000mAh battery, you can game for hours. And like we mentioned:

Snapdragon version = 27W fast charging
Dimensity version = 18W fast charging

Charge it up fast, and get back to the action.

🎮 Controls & Design

Retroid nailed the layout — you’ve got:

Two backlit analog sticks
A solid D-pad
Classic ABXY buttons
A satisfying clamshell that folds closed for protection

It kinda feels like a Nintendo 3DS, but more modern and only one screen (don’t worry — it’s a good thing).

🌐 All the Connectivity You Want

WiFi 6 for fast online play
Bluetooth 5.2 (or 5.1 if you get the Snapdragon one)
HDMI/DisplayPort out to play on the TV
Audio jack for wired headphones
And yes — Bluetooth headphones work too!

📱 Runs on Android 13

Yep, just like your phone. That means you can install emulators, games, streaming apps, whatever you want. It’s like a tiny gaming tablet that folds.

📏 Size & Feel

140.5mm x 89.5mm x 24.4mm
Weighs 300g — light enough for long gaming sessions

🎨 Colors You Can Choose

Pick your fave:

Ice Blue
Black
GC (GameCube-inspired)
16-bit USA (SNES-style)

They all look slick, so you really can’t go wrong.

🛒 Where to Buy

The Snapdragon 865 version is available now for preorder at $229.00 USD

The Dimensity 1100 version will be launching soon at $199.00 USD.

💬 Join the Community

Want to talk games, get tips, or show off your new setup? Join the อาณาจักรของ Retroid Realm — our community of retro gaming legends.

Until next time! 👋

P'Nick ✨