Retroid
Retroid Pocket 5
Compiled by Sepehr Sabbagh-pour, maker details checked Oct 2026
- 5.5 in
- OLED screen
- 5000 mAh
- Battery
- 8 GB
- RAM
- Android 13
- Software
$179.00 at the maker's store
Price as the maker shows it, checked Oct 2026. No UK price listed yet. Page also shows a $209.00 regular price; it does not say which is current.
UK availability is not stated by the maker.
Specifications
Performance
- Chip
- Snapdragon 865
- CPU
- 1x A77 @ 2.8GHz, 3x A77 @ 2.4GHz, 4x A55 @ 1.8GHz
- GPU
- Adreno 650
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Operating system
- Android 13
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 in AMOLED
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Brightness
- 500 nits (spec image)
Battery and storage
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 3.1 plus a TF (microSD) card slot
- Charging
- 27W
Connectivity and size
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- Weight
- 280 g
- Size
- 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
- Colours
- GC 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White
How it compares
The Pocket 5 lists a Snapdragon 865 and 5000 mAh, whereas the Pocket 6 moves to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 6000 mAh, Wi-Fi 7 and a 120Hz panel. The two share a 5.5 inch AMOLED at 1080p. The Pocket 6 gives no weight, so only the Pocket 5's 280 g can be stated. Across brands, the RG556 from Anbernic also runs Android 13 with a 5.48 inch AMOLED, but it lists a Unisoc T820, a 5500 mAh battery and 331 g, a heavier body than the Pocket 5.
Compare all 3 side by side
Strengths
- 5.5 inch AMOLED screen at 1080p, 60fps
- Active cooling
- Analog L2/R2 triggers and hall-effect sticks (maker: "3D hall sticks")
- 5000mAh battery
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1
Limits
- White colour showed sold out on the maker's store when checked
- Maker's page and spec image disagree on RAM (12GB in the text, 8GB in the image)
The maker's spec image names the Snapdragon 865 and gives weight and size. Its page text lists 12GB of RAM but its spec image lists 8GB, so the lower figure is used and the conflict is noted. The maker does not state which systems it runs well.
Frequently asked questions
- What chip does the Retroid Pocket 5 use?
- The maker's spec image names the Snapdragon 865, with an Adreno 650 GPU and a CPU of 1x A77 at 2.8GHz, 3x A77 at 2.4GHz and 4x A55 at 1.8GHz.
- How much RAM does the Pocket 5 have?
- The maker's page text lists 12GB of LPDDR4x but its spec image lists 8GB. The two conflict, so this site uses the lower 8GB figure.
- What screen does the Pocket 5 have?
- The maker lists a 5.5 inch AMOLED at 1080p and 60Hz, with 500 nits stated on the spec image.
- What storage and battery does the Pocket 5 have?
- The maker lists 128GB of UFS 3.1 plus a TF (microSD) card slot, and a 5000mAh battery with 27W charging. No hours-of-play claim is given.
- Does the Pocket 5 run Android, and does it have active cooling?
- The maker lists Android 13 with official OTA support, and active cooling. It does not state which systems the device runs well.
- How big is the Pocket 5 and what connectivity does it list?
- The maker gives 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm and 280 g. It lists Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 and 1080p over USB-C (DisplayPort).
Guides that mention Retroid Pocket 5
Where to buy Retroid Pocket 5
- View at Retroid (official store)
Maker's own store
Check the price on the store page
Sources
- Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld (maker product page), retrieved Oct 2026