Flip 2 / Pocket 5

Verdict

Pocket 5 has the strongest overall profile in this Flip 2 vs Pocket 5 comparison. Pocket 5 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Flip 2 is the lower-priced option at $349, while Pocket 5 comes in at $350. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid
Flip 2
Flip 2
63
HR Rating
63
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket 5
Pocket 5
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Flip 2Retroid
Pocket 5Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$349
$350
HR Rating
63
66
User Rating
63
75
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
71
Brightness
61
62
Controls
69
70
Durability
85
72
Ease Of Use
63
64
Ergonomics
90
68
Haptics
49
49
Hardware
64
65
OS Support
60
61
Performance
69
64
Portability
65
65
Screen Quality
80
58
Software
64
65
Speakers
55
55
Value
60
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (SD865), Bluetooth 5.2 (D1100)
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
4x Cortex-A77 / 4x Cortex-A55 (SD865) 4x Cortex-A78 / 4x Cortex-A55 (D1100)
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650 (SD865) Mali-G77 MC9 (D1100)
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
Flip 2
5
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
8 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
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
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / MediaTek Dimensity 1100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Flip 2
$349
Not carried
Pocket 5
$350
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Flip 2
63/100 · 10
Pocket 5
75/100 · 11

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