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Retroid Pocket 5

Pocket 5 is Retroid’s 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p/60fps Android 13 handheld: Adreno 650, 12GB LPDDR4x, 5000mAh, Wi-Fi 6.

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In short

Pocket 5 is Retroid’s 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p/60fps Android 13 handheld: Adreno 650, 12GB LPDDR4x, 5000mAh, Wi-Fi 6. Buy it for that official list. Skip it if you want Pocket 6’s 8 Gen 2 / Adreno 740 / 120Hz / Wi-Fi 7 sheet or a Windows PC.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party Retroid Android handheld with a published 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p@60fps row and Adreno 650.
  • Shoppers comparing 12GB LPDDR4x / 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF against Pocket 6’s LPDDR5x / 120Hz / Wi-Fi 7 sheet.
  • People who will accept unpublished weight, nits, TDP, and hours.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The list prints Android 13.
  • Buyers of Retroid Pocket 6 (8 Gen 2, Adreno 740, 1080p@120Hz, 6000mAh, Wi-Fi 7). That is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-6/`.
  • People who need a published weight or nits number.
  • Windows handheld shoppers.

Key differentiators

  • Official list: A77/A55 cluster + Adreno 650.
  • 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1080p @60fps.
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1; Android 13; official OTA.
  • 5000mAh; analog L2/R2; 3D Hall sticks; 12GB LPDDR4x.

Caveats

  • Retroid does not print Snapdragon or SD865 on this Pocket 5 list. Quote the A77/A55 cluster and Adreno 650.
  • Weight, dimensions, nits, TDP, hours, charging watts, gyro stay Not published.
  • $179 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested Pocket 5.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

Retroid Pocket 5 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUCPU: 1×A77 @2.8G + 3×A77 @2.4G + 4×A55 @1.8G. Processor brand name is not printed on this list.Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
GPUAdreno 650Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
RAM12GB LPDDR4x @2133MHzRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Storage128GB UFS 3.1Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Expandable storageTF card slotRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Display size5.5-inchRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Display typeAMOLEDRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Display resolution1080p (Retroid’s wording; a pixel pair is not printed)Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Refresh rate60fps (Retroid’s wording on this list; they do not print 60Hz)Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
ControlsAnalog L2/R2; 3D Hall sticks. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
TrackpadsNoneRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motionNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
HapticsNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Battery capacity5000mAhRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Battery life (OEM)Hours-of-gameplay not published on the specification list (accessed 2026-09-19)Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Charging (OEM)Not publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Operating systemAndroid 13Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Store / ecosystemAndroid 13 + official OTA. Not SteamOS or Windows.Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
WeightNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
DimensionsNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Chassis / formIntegrated 5.5-inch handheldRetroid official store Pocket 5 page
FinishesNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
CoolingActive-coolingRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
PortsTF card slot listed. USB-C / 3.5mm are not named on the specification list.Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Speakers / audioNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Dock / TV outputNot publishedRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
US MSRP (launch)$179.00 official store (compared-at $209.00), accessed 2026-09-19Retroid official storeLive cart. Re-check goretroid.com.
Price bandBudget Android handheld (~$179 official store)Derived from $179 store list
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)Retroid official store Pocket 5 page
AvailabilityOfficial goretroid.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)Retroid official store

Retroid Pocket 5 extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

Retroid Pocket 5 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Official OTAOfficial OTA support for incremental software upgradeRetroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list
Not Pocket 6Pocket 6 is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-6/` — 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 @680MHz, 1080p@120Hz, 6000mAh, Wi-Fi 7. Do not mix.Retroid official store Pocket 6 specification list
Not Flip 2Flip 2 is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-flip-2/` — same Adreno 650 / 5.5-inch 60fps cluster on that list, but Flip 2 prints SD865 and is the flip chassis.Retroid official store Flip 2 specification list

Overview

Retroid Pocket 5 is a 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p/60fps Android 13 handheld on Retroid’s official specification list.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)Pocket 5Pocket 6Flip 2
Panel5.5” AMOLED 1080p 60fps5.5” AMOLED 1080p 120Hz5.5” AMOLED 1080p 60fps
SoC wordingA77/A55 + Adreno 6508 Gen 2 / Adreno 740SD865 / Adreno 650
RAM12GB LPDDR4x8 or 12GB LPDDR5x12GB LPDDR4x
Battery5000mAh6000mAh5000mAh
WirelessWi-Fi 6 + BT 5.1Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.3Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.1

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$179 official store (compared-at $209). Do not invent weight, nits, or Snapdragon.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is this Pocket 6?

No. Pocket 6 is `/handhelds/retroid-pocket-6/` (8 Gen 2 / Adreno 740 / 120Hz / 6000mAh / Wi-Fi 7).

Does Retroid print Snapdragon on Pocket 5?

This list prints the A77/A55 cluster and Adreno 650. We do not add a Snapdragon or SD865 word they did not print here.

How heavy is it?

Not published on the specification list.

What is the price?

$179.00 on goretroid.com on access day (compared-at $209.00). Re-check the cart.

Official product page: Retroid Pocket 5. Tech specs: Retroid Pocket 5 specs.