What it’s essential to know
- After initially being teased, the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 specs and colours have been revealed.
- The Pocket Flip 2 might be obtainable with both the Snapdragon 865 or the Dimensity 1100.
- Pricing and availability are nonetheless unknown, however that data is predicted to be shared “quickly.”
Simply while you thought that the Android gaming scene could not get any higher, Retroid broadcasts the Pocket Flip 2. That is the successor to the unique Pocket Flip that was launched in March 2023, earlier than it was quietly discontinued someday between December 2023 and January 2024.
The overwhelming majority of gaming handhelds can be found in both a vertical or horizontal orientation, with just a few clamshell fashions being obtainable. This is likely one of the explanation why the unique Pocket Flip rapidly grew to become a fan favourite, because it not solely was a clamshell however was additionally powered by Android.
Sadly, the Achilles heel for Retroid was manufacturing a hinge that might be capable to face up to common use. Lots of those that picked up the unique Pocket Flip ended up with a damaged hinge, which is likely one of the most important focuses of the Pocket Flip 2.
Within the newest announcement, Retroid revealed the entire specs and shade choices that the Pocket Flip 2 might be launched with. Beginning off, the clamshell sports activities a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED show, able to reaching as much as 500 nits of brightness. Transferring from an IPS panel to AMOLED was one other huge fan request, particularly after the Retroid Pocket 5 was launched with one.
Relating to powering the Pocket Flip 2, there might be two completely different processor choices to select from. You will both be capable to get the Snapdragon 865 or the Dimensity 1100, two chips which can be very acquainted inside the Retroid group. These might be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage to go together with a 5,000mAh battery.
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Contemplating that within the smartphone world, we’re at all times chasing the most recent, biggest, and strongest, this determination might sound odd. Nonetheless, seeing as these chips are quite a lot of years outdated, which means Retroid is ready to get them for a lot much less.
Consequently, Retroid is ready to ship extra inexpensive gaming handhelds. For instance, the Retroid Pocket 5 retails for $219, whereas the Pocket Mini (additionally utilizing the Snapdragon 865) is $199. Though we do not but know the way a lot the Flip 2 will price, it is seemingly secure to imagine that the Dimensity 1100 mannequin may begin at $249, with a $20 or $30 enhance for the SD865 variant.
Along with revealing the complete spec sheet, Retroid additionally offered everybody with a have a look at the 4 completely different shade choices consisting of Ice Blue, GC, 16Bit US, and Black. Each the GC and 16Bit US are carry-overs from the Retroid Pocket 5, apart from the buttons on the Pocket Flip 2.
Nonetheless, primarily based on reactions on social media and Discord, Ice Blue appears to be the early fan favourite. This is not all that shocking, on condition that the identical was true when the Retroid Pocket 4 and 4 Professional have been launched within the Ice Blue colorway. The one actual disappointment is that the Watermelon (clear purple) would not seem like within the plans.
Very similar to how smartphone corporations function these days, these retro handheld makers wish to trickle out little bits of data slowly. Such is the case with the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, so we’ll be holding our eyes out for when pricing and availability data are offered.
