Retroid
Flip 2
63
HR Rating
63
User Rating
Flip 2 / Pocket DS
Verdict
Pocket DS has the strongest overall profile in this Flip 2 vs Pocket DS comparison. Pocket DS leads the summary view with HR rating 86 and user rating 78. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (7 vs 5.5). Flip 2 is the lower-priced option at $349, while Pocket DS comes in at $579. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Flip 2Retroid
Pocket DSAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$349
$579
HR Rating
63
86
User Rating
63
78
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
Not rated
Brightness
61
Not rated
Controls
69
Not rated
Durability
85
Not rated
Ease Of Use
63
Not rated
Ergonomics
90
Not rated
Haptics
49
Not rated
Hardware
64
Not rated
OS Support
60
Not rated
Performance
69
Not rated
Portability
65
Not rated
Screen Quality
80
Not rated
Software
64
Not rated
Speakers
55
Not rated
Value
60
Not rated
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5000 mAh
8000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (SD865), Bluetooth 5.2 (D1100)
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
CPU
4x Cortex-A77 / 4x Cortex-A55 (SD865) 4x Cortex-A78 / 4x Cortex-A55 (D1100)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Form Factor
Clamshell
Clamshell
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650 (SD865) Mali-G77 MC9 (D1100)
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Retroid
AYANEO
Model
Flip 2
Pocket DS
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
8 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Software Benchmark
1339
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Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / MediaTek Dimensity 1100
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Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
Yes
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Flip 2
$349
Not carried
Pocket DS
$579
None listed
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Flip 263/100 · 10
Pocket DS78/100 · 2
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