Device comparison

Retroid Pocket Flip vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Flip
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Retroid Pocket Flip

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Retroid Pocket Flip is about $93 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Flip is roughly 20% smaller and 6% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Flip has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket Flip runs Android 11; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Flip

Details
Price
$159
OS
Android 11
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
Saturn
Screen
4.7 inch IPS
Weight
270 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket FlipRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$159$252
OSAndroid 11Android 13
Screen4.7 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1334 x 7501280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T618Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A75 / Cortex-A55Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G52 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM4 GB LPDDR4X8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Weight270 grams255 grams
Dimensions139 mm x 82 mm x 25.4 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket FlipRetroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnGoodExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubePlayableExcellent
WiiPlayableExcellent
PS2PlayableExcellent
Modern systems
3DSPlayableExcellent
SwitchUnsupportedPlayable
Wii UUnsupportedExcellent
PS3UnsupportedPlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket Flip and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Retroid Pocket Nova has stronger listed emulation coverage. Retroid Pocket Flip is about $93 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Flip is roughly 20% smaller and 6% lighter. Retroid Pocket Flip has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket Flip runs Android 11; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket Flip or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Flip is the cheaper of the two at around $159, roughly $93 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.

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