Retroid Pocket 5

Retroid Pocket 5 buy

The Retroid Pocket 5 is a next-gen handheld with an AMOLED screen, active cooling and Android 13. Whether you’re playing modern Android games, using cloud gaming or running your own legal backups via emulators, this handheld can handle it all with ease.

With its 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a powerful chipset and excellent battery life, this is your new go-to handheld device. Whether you’re out and about or at home on the sofa.

It’s no surprise that this is one of the most popular Android handhelds; in this price range, you won’t find a handheld that offers more for the money.

Check out the review by RetroReady.

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Why this handheld?

The Pocket 5 is designed for gamers who want more. Power, comfort and flexibility in a single device. Inside, it features a Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650, 8 GB LPDDR4x and 128 GB UFS 3.1. You’ll notice the difference everywhere: fast loading times, smooth controls and consistent performance. The 1080p, 60 Hz AMOLED screen delivers deep colours and a sharp picture. The active cooling system keeps everything running smoothly during longer sessions.

A powerhouse in a handheld format, combining style and substance.

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What can you do with it?

• Playing Android games from the Play Store
• Cloud gaming via your favourite services
• Using games you have bought yourself in legal emulator apps
• Watching and listening to media on the AMOLED screen
• Expand storage with a microSD card to create very large libraries

Android 13 means complete freedom. Connect to Wi-Fi, log in with your Google account, and you’ll be ready to play in minutes.

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Key specifications

• Screen 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1920 × 1080, 60 Hz, touchscreen

• SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
  1 × Cortex-A77 2.8 GHz, 3 × Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz, 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz

• GPU Adreno 650

• Memory 8 GB LPDDR4x

• Storage 128 GB UFS 3.1 + microSD slot

• Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1

• Cooling Active cooling with a fan

• Controls 3D Hall-effect sticks and analogue L2/R2 triggers

• Battery 5000 mAh, suitable for long play sessions

• Software Android 13 m, and OTA updates

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Personal impression

This feels like a fully-fledged Android handheld that really cuts through everything. The AMOLED screen makes a huge difference to the user experience, the cooling system keeps performance stable, and the UFS storage ensures that everything you do runs smoothly. If you don’t want to compromise and are looking for a single device that handles Android, the cloud and retro gaming, then this is exactly what you need.

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Frequently asked questions about the Retroid Pocket 5

Can I get started straight away without any complicated set-up?
Yes. Log in with your Google account, install your apps and start playing. For emulators, choose your favourite front-end and get your own legal backups ready.

How does the Pocket 5 perform during longer sessions?
Active cooling keeps the system noticeably stable. Less throttling and consistent frame rates during longer gaming sessions.

Isn’t 1080p on a 5.5-inch screen a bit too small?
On the contrary. The AMOLED panel is sharp and colourful. Text and the user interface remain legible, and you benefit from deep blacks and a fast response time.

What is the best way to expand storage?
Use a fast microSD card and keep your library organised by system. The internal UFS 3.1 remains ideal for apps and more demanding games.

Does cloud gaming work well on this handheld?
Yes. With Wi-Fi 6 and the fast SoC, latency and picture quality are excellent, provided your network is up to scratch.

**Why order from RetroGear **
Fast delivery from the Netherlands when in stock, clear set-up options and support from people who use these handhelds every day. You’ll get off to a flying start.

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Ready to play? Order the Retroid Pocket 5 vtoday at RetroGear.