What chip does the Retroid Pocket Classic use?

The maker lists a G1 Gen2 with an 8-core Kryo CPU (2 Performance Cores, 6 Efficiency Cores) and an Adreno A12 GPU. It does not say what G1 Gen2 is beyond the name.

How much RAM and storage does the Pocket Classic have?

The maker lists 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1, plus a TF (microSD) card slot. Its store lists only the 6GB + 128GB version.

What screen does the Pocket Classic have?

The maker lists a 3.92 inch AMOLED at 1240 x 1080 and 60Hz.

What battery and charging does the Pocket Classic list?

The maker lists a 5000mAh battery with 27W charging and active cooling. It does not give an hours-of-play claim.

What operating system and wireless does the Pocket Classic list?

The maker lists Android 14 with official OTA support, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.

How big is the Pocket Classic?

The maker gives 138 x 89.8 x 26 mm and 223 g.

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Retroid Pocket Classic

Compiled by Sepehr Sabbagh-pour, maker details checked Oct 2026

3.92 in
OLED screen: 5000 mAh
Battery: 6 GB
RAM: Android 14
Software

$99.00 at the maker's store

Price as the maker shows it, checked Oct 2026. No UK price listed yet. 6+128GB version; page also shows a $149.00 comparison price.

UK availability is not stated by the maker.

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Specifications

Performance

Chip: G1 Gen2
CPU: 8-core Kryo CPU: 2 Performance Cores, 6 Efficiency Cores
GPU: Adreno A12
RAM: 6 GB
Operating system: Android 14

Display

Screen: 3.92 in AMOLED
Resolution: 1240 x 1080
Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Battery and storage

Battery: 5000 mAh
Storage: 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 plus a TF (microSD) card slot
Charging: 27W

Connectivity and size

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 5.1
Weight: 223 g
Size: 138 x 89.8 x 26 mm
Colours: Classic 6 SG, Classic 6, PKM Yellow, Retro, Berry, Teal, Kiwi, Atomic Purple

How it compares

The Pocket Classic pairs a 3.92 inch AMOLED at 1240 x 1080 with Android 14, 6GB of RAM and a 5000 mAh battery in a body of 223 g. The RG CubeXX has a 3.95 inch screen of similar size, but it is a 1:1 720 x 720 IPS panel on Linux 64-bit with 1GB of RAM, 3800 mAh and 246 g. The Pocket 4 Pro from the same maker is larger, at 4.7 inch and 261 g, and lists an MTK D1100 chip with 8GB. The maker does not explain the Classic's G1 Gen2 chip beyond the name.

Compare all 3 side by side

Strengths

3.92 inch AMOLED screen, 1240x1080 at 60fps
Active cooling
5000mAh battery with 27W charging
Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1
Official OTA support

Limits

Maker's store showed most colours as sold out when checked

The maker lists 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage; the figures here follow the 6GB + 128GB version, the only one its store lists. The maker does not say what G1 Gen2 is beyond the name, nor which systems it runs well.

Frequently asked questions

What chip does the Retroid Pocket Classic use?: The maker lists a G1 Gen2 with an 8-core Kryo CPU (2 Performance Cores, 6 Efficiency Cores) and an Adreno A12 GPU. It does not say what G1 Gen2 is beyond the name.
How much RAM and storage does the Pocket Classic have?: The maker lists 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1, plus a TF (microSD) card slot. Its store lists only the 6GB + 128GB version.
What screen does the Pocket Classic have?: The maker lists a 3.92 inch AMOLED at 1240 x 1080 and 60Hz.
What battery and charging does the Pocket Classic list?: The maker lists a 5000mAh battery with 27W charging and active cooling. It does not give an hours-of-play claim.
What operating system and wireless does the Pocket Classic list?: The maker lists Android 14 with official OTA support, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.
How big is the Pocket Classic?: The maker gives 138 x 89.8 x 26 mm and 223 g.

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Where to buy Retroid Pocket Classic

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Sources

Retroid Pocket Classic Handheld (maker product page), retrieved Oct 2026

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