Does the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 use the same chip as the AYN Thor?

Only as the Thor Lite. The Flip 2 lists an SD865 with an Adreno 650 GPU, and the Thor Lite lists the same chip and GPU. The Thor's Base, Pro and Max models list a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with an Adreno 740 instead. Retroid also sells a D1100 version of the Flip 2, but its specification list covers only the SD865 version, which is the one described here.

Which is lighter, the Flip 2 or the Thor?

The Flip 2. Retroid's spec image gives 306 g and 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm, while AYN gives 380 g and 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm for the Thor. That makes the Thor 74 g heavier, about 24% more, and 9.5 mm longer, 4.5 mm wider and 1.2 mm thicker. Both figures come from the makers' spec images and neither is a measured result.

How much more does the Thor cost than the Flip 2?

On the makers' headline figures checked on 14 October 2026, the Flip 2 SD865 version was $189. The Thor Lite was $259, which is $70 more, and the Gen 2 Base was $329, which is $140 more. Higher Thor models cost more again. Neither page names a currency, and UK prices, shipping, import VAT and duties have not been verified.

Does the Flip 2 have the same RAM as the Thor?

It may match the lower Thor tiers. Retroid's spec image lists 8GB for the Flip 2, which equals the Thor Lite and Base, while the Thor Pro lists 12GB and the Max lists 16GB. However, Retroid's page text lists 12GB for the Flip 2, so the maker conflicts with itself. Confirm the figure with Retroid before ordering if memory matters to you.

Is either device available to buy now?

Availability differs. When checked on 14 October 2026, the Retroid store showed the D1100 version of the Flip 2 and several SD865 colours as sold out, so stock was uneven. AYN's Thor page was a Batch 7 pre-order listing, meaning you wait for a batch, and AYN states no games are preinstalled. Stock moves quickly, so check each maker's page directly.

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs AYN Thor: which should you buy?

The Flip 2 lists an SD865 at a lower price; the Thor lists a second screen and models from an SD865 Lite up to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM.

By Sepehr Sabbagh-pourPublished 14 Oct 2026Updated 9 Nov 20267 min read

Illustration of two handheld consoles of different designs side by side

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 lists an SD865 chip, the same as the AYN Thor Lite. The Thor's Base, Pro and Max models move to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and add a second 3.92 inch screen. The Flip 2 states the lower price and weight. Figures are the makers', checked 14 October 2026; nothing here was tested.

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs AYN Thor at a glance

Stated figure	Retroid Pocket Flip 2	AYN Thor
Chip	SD865 (maker's wording; D1100 version also sold, not covered here)	SD865 (Lite); Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Base, Pro, Max)
CPU	1x A77 @ 2.8GHz, 3x A77 @ 2.4GHz, 4x A55 @ 1.8GHz	Base, Pro, Max: 1 GoldPlus @ 3.2GHz, 4 Gold @ 2.8GHz, 3 Silver @ 2.0GHz; Lite: 1x A77 @ 2.84GHz, 3x A77 @ 2.42GHz, 4x A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 650 (Lite); Adreno 740 (Base, Pro, Max)
Main screen	5.5 inch AMOLED, 1080p, 60fps	6 inch Full HD AMOLED touch screen, 1080 x 1920, 120Hz
Second screen	None stated	3.92 inch AMOLED touch display, 1080 x 1240, 60Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
RAM	8GB LPDDR4x @ 2133MHz in the spec image (page text says 12GB)	8GB (Lite, Base), 12GB (Pro), 16GB (Max)
Storage	128GB UFS 3.1 plus microSD slot	128GB to 1TB UFS 3.1 by model, plus a TF card slot
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 (Lite); Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 (Base, Pro, Max)
Operating system	Android 13	Android 13
Size	140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm	150 x 94 x 25.6 mm
Weight	306 g	380 g
Cooling	Active cooling	Not stated by the maker
Controls	Analog L2/R2 triggers, hall-effect sticks	Hall sticks
Software updates	Official OTA support	Not stated by the maker
Charging	Not stated by the maker	Not stated by the maker
TV output	Not stated by the maker	Not stated by the maker
Maker price (as shown, checked Oct 2026)	$189 for the SD865 version (page also shows $219.00)	$259 headline (Lite); $329 Base up to $579 Max 1TB

Neither page names a currency beside its dollar figures, and UK prices are not checked yet. The Thor's CPU layout, 120Hz refresh, wireless, GPU, size, weight and card slot come from AYN's spec image, and so do the Flip 2's weight and size from Retroid's.

Why the Thor is a family, not one device

The comparison is awkward because the Thor is several models: its Lite uses the same SD865 as the Flip 2, while Base, Pro and Max move to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. So the useful question is which Thor model, if any, you would line up against the Flip 2.

Performance: same entry chip, a higher listed ceiling

Like for like, the Flip 2 and the Thor Lite both list an SD865 and an Adreno 650 GPU. Both list their CPU cores: the Flip 2 gives 1x A77 @ 2.8GHz, 3x A77 @ 2.4GHz and 4x A55 @ 1.8GHz, and the Thor Lite gives 2.84GHz, 2.42GHz and 1.8GHz for the same three groups. The Thor's Base, Pro and Max list a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and an Adreno 740 instead.

Memory narrows the picture. With the spec image's 8GB figure for the Flip 2, the Thor Lite and Base match it, while Pro (12GB) and Max (16GB) exceed it. Retroid's page text lists 12GB for the Flip 2 instead, so the maker conflicts with itself; if the text is right, only Pro and Max match or exceed it. Neither maker says which systems the devices run well, so we cannot translate any of this into game-by-game claims.

Screens, size and weight

The Flip 2 lists one 5.5 inch panel at 1080p and 60fps, and no second screen. The Thor lists a 6 inch main panel plus a 3.92 inch touch display, a larger primary screen and a second surface the Flip 2 does not list. AYN states 120Hz for the Thor's main screen against the Flip 2's 60fps. On the body, Retroid states 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm and 306 g for the Flip 2; AYN states 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm and 380 g for the Thor. The Thor's listed figures are 9.5 mm longer, 4.5 mm wider, 1.2 mm thicker and 74 g heavier, about 24% more weight.

Battery, wireless and storage

The Thor lists 6000 mAh against the Flip 2's 5000 mAh, 20% more capacity, though neither gives hours of play. For connectivity the Flip 2 lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, the same as the Thor Lite; the Base, Pro and Max list Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. Storage starts equal at 128GB UFS 3.1 and both list a card slot. The Thor's higher models offer 256GB, 512GB and 1TB built in, so if you want more built-in storage that route exists only on the AYN.

Price and availability

As shown on 14 October 2026, the Flip 2 SD865 version was $189 and the Thor started at $259 for Lite, $70 more, rising to $329 for the Gen 2 Base model, $140 more. Retroid also sells a separately priced D1100 version, but its specification differs and this article covers only the SD865 version. Stock differs: the Retroid store showed the D1100 version and several SD865 colours as sold out, and the Thor was on a pre-order page, so neither is necessarily available to buy at once.

The Thor ladder against the Flip 2 price

Because the Thor is sold in several models, one price gap is misleading. This table sets each model against the Flip 2 SD865 version at the makers' headline figures (no currency named).

AYN Thor model	Chip	RAM and storage	Maker price	Gap over Flip 2 ($189)
Lite	SD865	8GB, 128GB	$259	$70, about 37%
Base	8 Gen 2	8GB, 128GB	$329	$140, about 74%
Pro	8 Gen 2	12GB, 256GB	$409	$220, about 116%
Max	8 Gen 2	16GB, 512GB	$479	$290, about 153%
Max	8 Gen 2	16GB, 1TB	$579	$390, about 206%

Body size by the numbers

Multiplying the stated dimensions gives a bounding box of about 307 cm3 for the Flip 2 (140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm) and about 361 cm3 for the Thor (150 x 94 x 25.6 mm), making the Thor roughly 18% larger. The Thor's extra 74 g is about 24% of the Flip 2's 306 g. Neither figure set says whether the dimensions describe the body open or closed, so these sums compare footprints, not pocket fit.

Who each one suits

The Flip 2 suits a buyer who wants the lowest stated price among the pair and a lighter body, and who is comfortable with an SD865 listing. The Thor Lite suits someone who wants that same chip but values a second touch display and a larger battery enough to pay $70 more. The Base, Pro and Max suit a buyer who wants the Gen 2 chip or more memory, and can wait for a pre-order batch. AYN also states a one-year warranty on the Thor; Retroid's Flip 2 page states no warranty, so ask Retroid.

What to check before you buy

Which Flip 2 version. The $189 figure is the SD865 version. The D1100 version is priced separately and has a different specification, and Retroid's spec list does not cover it.
Flip 2 memory. The page text says 12GB and the spec image says 8GB. Confirm which applies at the time you order.
Stock. The Retroid store showed the D1100 version and several SD865 colours as sold out when checked. The Thor was a Batch 7 pre-order, and AYN states no games are preinstalled.
Currency and UK costs. Neither page names a currency. Shipping, import VAT and customs charges have not been verified.
Your priorities. Make a short list of which row matters most (price, weight, chip, battery, built-in storage) and read only that row for the model you are considering.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Flip 2 if you want the lower stated price, the lower stated weight (306 g against 380 g) and a stated active cooling row, and you do not need the Gen 2 chip.
Choose a Thor Base, Pro or Max if you want the Gen 2 chip, a second screen, a bigger battery or more built-in storage and can pay the stated premium and wait for a pre-order batch.
Weigh the Thor Lite against the Flip 2 carefully. It lists the same chip, GPU, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for $70 more, with a 6000 mAh battery and a second screen as the stated additions; the Flip 2 is the lower-priced of the two.
Check the RAM on the Flip 2, because Retroid's page text and spec image disagree (12GB or 8GB).

See the full figures on the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs AYN Thor data page, or open the device pages for the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and the AYN Thor. For a Gen 2 against Gen 2 view, read AYN Thor vs Retroid Pocket 6. Our editorial policy explains why we never imply testing.

Devices in this guide

Retroid
Retroid Pocket Flip 2
5.5 in AMOLED · 5000 mAh · Android 13
UK price not checked
Specs and details View at Retroid (official store)
AYN
Pre-order
AYN Thor
6 in Customized Full HD AMOLED touch screen (main); 3.92" AMOLED touch display (bottom) · 6000 mAh · Android 13
UK price not checked
Specs and details View at AYN (official store)

Frequently asked questions

Does the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 use the same chip as the AYN Thor?: Only as the Thor Lite. The Flip 2 lists an SD865 with an Adreno 650 GPU, and the Thor Lite lists the same chip and GPU. The Thor's Base, Pro and Max models list a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with an Adreno 740 instead. Retroid also sells a D1100 version of the Flip 2, but its specification list covers only the SD865 version, which is the one described here.
Which is lighter, the Flip 2 or the Thor?: The Flip 2. Retroid's spec image gives 306 g and 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm, while AYN gives 380 g and 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm for the Thor. That makes the Thor 74 g heavier, about 24% more, and 9.5 mm longer, 4.5 mm wider and 1.2 mm thicker. Both figures come from the makers' spec images and neither is a measured result.
How much more does the Thor cost than the Flip 2?: On the makers' headline figures checked on 14 October 2026, the Flip 2 SD865 version was $189. The Thor Lite was $259, which is $70 more, and the Gen 2 Base was $329, which is $140 more. Higher Thor models cost more again. Neither page names a currency, and UK prices, shipping, import VAT and duties have not been verified.
Does the Flip 2 have the same RAM as the Thor?: It may match the lower Thor tiers. Retroid's spec image lists 8GB for the Flip 2, which equals the Thor Lite and Base, while the Thor Pro lists 12GB and the Max lists 16GB. However, Retroid's page text lists 12GB for the Flip 2, so the maker conflicts with itself. Confirm the figure with Retroid before ordering if memory matters to you.
Is either device available to buy now?: Availability differs. When checked on 14 October 2026, the Retroid store showed the D1100 version of the Flip 2 and several SD865 colours as sold out, so stock was uneven. AYN's Thor page was a Batch 7 pre-order listing, meaning you wait for a batch, and AYN states no games are preinstalled. Stock moves quickly, so check each maker's page directly.

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