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Retroid Pocket 4
Pocket 4 is Retroid’s 4.7-inch 750×1334/60fps 500-nit Android 11 handheld: G68 MC4@900MHz, 4GB LPDDR4x, 5000mAh, Wi-Fi 6.
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In short
Pocket 4 is Retroid’s 4.7-inch 750×1334/60fps 500-nit Android 11 handheld: G68 MC4@900MHz, 4GB LPDDR4x, 5000mAh, Wi-Fi 6. Buy it for that official RP4 column. Skip it if you want Pocket 4 Pro’s G77 / 8GB / Android 13 column or Pocket 5’s 5.5-inch AMOLED sheet.
Who it is for
- Players who want a first-party Retroid Android handheld with a published 4.7-inch 750×1334@60fps 500-nit row and G68 MC4@900MHz.
- Shoppers comparing 4GB LPDDR4x / Android 11 against Pocket 4 Pro’s 8GB / Android 13 column on the same list.
- People who will accept unpublished weight, TDP, and hours.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The RP4 column prints Android 11.
- Buyers of Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (`/handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-pro/`) — G77 MC9@836MHz, 8GB, Android 13, $159.
- Buyers of Retroid Pocket 5 (`/handhelds/retroid-pocket-5/`) — 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p, Adreno 650, 12GB.
- People who need a published weight number.
Key differentiators
- Official RP4 column: 2×A78@2.4GHz + 6×A55@2.0GHz; G68 MC4@900MHz; 4GB LPDDR4x; Android 11.
- Shared 4.7-inch 750×1334@60fps, 500 nits.
- Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2; official OTA; active cooling.
- 5000mAh; analogue L2/R2; 3D hall sticks. Picker SKU RP4(D900).
Caveats
- Retroid does not print Dimensity, MediaTek, or Snapdragon on this list. Quote the A78/A55 cluster, G68 MC4, and picker RP4(D900).
- Weight, dimensions, TDP, hours, charging watts, gyro stay Not published. Shopify variant weight is not treated as an OEM handheld mass.
- Shared listing: do not paste Pocket 4 Pro’s G77 / 8GB / Android 13 / $159 column here.
- $139 is a live RP4 cart on access day.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested Pocket 4.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| GPU | G68 MC4 @900MHz | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4x | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Expandable storage | TF card slot | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Display size | 4.7-inch | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Display type | Touch screen. Panel chemistry (LCD / AMOLED) is not printed on this list. | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Display resolution | 750 × 1334 | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Refresh rate | 60fps (Retroid’s wording on this list; they do not print 60Hz) | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Controls | Analogue L2/R2; 3D hall sticks. Face-button inventory is not enumerated. | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Trackpads | None | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Haptics | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the specification list (accessed 2026-09-19) | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Operating system | Android 11 | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Store / ecosystem | Android 11 + official OTA. Not SteamOS or Windows. | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Weight | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Dimensions | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Chassis / form | Integrated 4.7-inch handheld | Retroid official store Pocket 4/4 Pro page |
| Finishes | Picker colors on access day: 16Bit; Black; 16Bit US; Watermelon; Ice Blue; Crystal. | Retroid official store Pocket 4/4 Pro picker |
| Cooling | Active-cooling | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Ports | TF card slot listed. USB-C / 3.5mm are not named on the specification list. | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | BT 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Speakers / audio | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| US MSRP (launch) | $139.00 official store RP4(D900) (compared-at $149.00), accessed 2026-09-19 | Retroid official storeLive RP4 picker. Shared listing also sells RP4Pro(D1100) at $159. Re-check goretroid.com. |
| Price band | Budget Android handheld (~$139 official store) | Derived from $139 RP4 store list |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | Retroid official store Pocket 4/4 Pro page |
| Availability | Official goretroid.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19). Shared Pocket 4/4 Pro product page. | Retroid official store |
Retroid Pocket 4 extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Official OTA | Official OTA support for incremental software upgrade | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Picker SKU | Not published | Retroid official store Pocket 4/4 Pro picker |
| Not Pocket 4 Pro | Pocket 4 Pro is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-pro/` — 4×A78@2.6GHz + 4×A55@2.0GHz, G77 MC9@836MHz, 8GB LPDDR4x, Android 13, picker RP4Pro(D1100), $159. | Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification list |
| Not Pocket 5 | Pocket 5 is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-5/` — 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p@60fps, Adreno 650, 12GB LPDDR4x, $179. | Retroid official store Pocket 5 specification list |
Overview
Retroid Pocket 4 is the 4.7-inch 750×1334/60fps 500-nit Android 11 column on Retroid’s shared Pocket 4/4 Pro list.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Pocket 4 | Pocket 4 Pro | Pocket 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 4.7” 750×1334 60fps 500 nits | Same shared panel | 5.5” AMOLED 1080p 60fps |
| SoC wording | A78/A55 + G68 MC4 | A78/A55 + G77 MC9 | A77/A55 + Adreno 650 |
| RAM / OS | 4GB LPDDR4x / Android 11 | 8GB LPDDR4x / Android 13 | 12GB LPDDR4x / Android 13 |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Picker / cart | RP4(D900) $139 | RP4Pro(D1100) $159 | Separate $179 page |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$139 official store RP4(D900) (compared-at $149). Do not invent Dimensity, weight, or TDP.
Sources
- Retroid official store — Pocket 4/4 Pro specification — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Pocket 4 Pro?
No. Pocket 4 Pro is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-pro/` (G77 MC9 / 8GB / Android 13 / $159 / RP4Pro(D1100)).
Does Retroid print Dimensity or MediaTek?
This list prints the A78/A55 cluster and G68 MC4. The picker prints RP4(D900). We do not add Dimensity or MediaTek.
How bright is the panel?
The shared list prints 500 nits.
What is the price?
$139.00 for RP4(D900) on access day (compared-at $149.00). Re-check the cart.
Official product page: Retroid Pocket 4. Tech specs: Retroid Pocket 4 specs.