Retroid Pocket Mini

Specifications

General
Model Name	Retroid Pocket Mini
Brand	Retroid
Release Date	October 2024
Price	$199
Where to buy?	*Get the Retroid Pocket 5 from the Retroid Official Store on AliExpress

Software
OS	Android 10
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)

System
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Cores/Threads	1 x ARM Cortex A77 @ 2.8 GHz 3 x ARM Cortex A77 @ 2.4 GHz 4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
GPU	Adreno 650
RAM	6GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X 2133 MHz

Storage
Internal Storage Size	128GB
Internal Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	microSD
Expandable Storage Speed

Body
Width	165 mm
Height	77 mm
Depth	17 mm
Weight	215g
Material
Speakers	Stereo (front facing)
Colors
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons	Analog L2/R2 with hall sensor
Analog Sticks	Dual with hall sensor
Rumble / vibration

Battery
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Fast Charging	27 Watt
Avg. Battery Life (tested)

Display
Size (inches)	3.7
Resolution	1280 x 960
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Display Type	OLED
Touchscreen
Max Brightness	500 nits
Refresh Rate
Protection
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
4:3 content (inches)	3.7
16:9 content (inches)	3.39
3:2 content (inches)	3.56
8:7 content (inches)	3.38

Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.1
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output	via USB 4/Gen 2 Type C
Ports	1 x USB Type C
Others

Miscellaneous
Other features	RGB lighting, customizable controls

Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn	Excellent
PlayStation 1	Excellent
Nintendo 64	Excellent
Sega Dreamcast	Excellent
PlayStation 2	Excellent
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Excellent
Nintendo DS	Excellent
PlayStation Portable	Excellent
Nintendo Wii	Excellent
PlayStation 3	Poor
Nintendo Wii U	Poor
Compatibility Sheet

Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark	2550
Geekbench 6	Single-core: 426 Multi-core: 1312
Geekbench 5	Single-core: 369 Multi-core: 1101
Antutu	v9: 181377
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

The Snapdragon 865 is powerful enough to emulate most GameCube and PS2 games.
It’s one of the most powerful 4:3 devices available in a compact form factor right now, offering impressive performance for its size.
This is the first Retroid device to feature an AMOLED screen, marking it a significant upgrade in display quality. The screen delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast.
It features the solid controls typical of Retroid devices.
Backplate is interchangeable.

Cons

All glass front is a fingerprint magnet.
The screen bezels appear quite thick on the non-black versions of the device. Bezels should have been reduced to fit a bigger screen.
There is noticeable fan noise when the performance slider is set to maximum.
Potentially overshadowed or cannibalized by its bigger sibling, the Retroid Pocket 5 which offers similar performance in a larger form factor.
Pricey.
Buttons can be quite loud.
Android 10 in 2024? (Update 22/01/2025: Android 13 now available)