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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- People who will accept unpublished weight, nits, TDP, and hours.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).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | CPU: 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 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4x @2133MHz | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Expandable storage | TF card slot | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Display size | 5.5-inch | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Display type | AMOLED | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Display resolution | 1080p (Retroid’s wording; a pixel pair is not printed) | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Refresh rate | 60fps (Retroid’s wording on this list; they do not print 60Hz) | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Controls | Analog L2/R2; 3D Hall sticks. Face-button inventory is not enumerated. | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Trackpads | None | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Haptics | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | Retroid 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 published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Store / ecosystem | Android 13 + official OTA. Not SteamOS or Windows. | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Weight | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Dimensions | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Chassis / form | Integrated 5.5-inch handheld | Retroid official store Pocket 5 page |
| Finishes | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Cooling | Active-cooling | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Ports | TF 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 5.1 | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Speakers / audio | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| US MSRP (launch) | $179.00 official store (compared-at $209.00), accessed 2026-09-19 | Retroid official storeLive cart. Re-check goretroid.com. |
| Price band | Budget Android handheld (~$179 official store) | Derived from $179 store list |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | Retroid official store Pocket 5 page |
| Availability | Official 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.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Official OTA | Official OTA support for incremental software upgrade | Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification list |
| Not Pocket 6 | Pocket 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 2 | Flip 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 5 | Pocket 6 | Flip 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 5.5” AMOLED 1080p 60fps | 5.5” AMOLED 1080p 120Hz | 5.5” AMOLED 1080p 60fps |
| SoC wording | A77/A55 + Adreno 650 | 8 Gen 2 / Adreno 740 | SD865 / Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4x | 8 or 12GB LPDDR5x | 12GB LPDDR4x |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 6000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.1 | Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.3 | Wi-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
- Retroid official store — Pocket 5 specification — accessed 2026-09-19
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.