Retroid Pocket 3
Retroid · Released Aug 2022 ·
The Retroid Pocket 3 is a 4.7" IPS handheld from Retroid powered by the UNISOC Tiger T310. It launched at around $120.
Pros
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +Big 4000 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Start and Select buttons are on top
- −Black bars when playing older retro systems
- −Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- UNISOC Tiger T310
- CPU
- Cortex-A75, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8300, 800 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 32GB eMCP
- Weight
- 230 g
- Dimensions
- 184.65 x 81.38 x 24.23 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 4.7″
- Resolution
- 1334 x 750
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android
No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.
Our verdict
The Retroid Pocket 3 is a 4.7" IPS handheld from Retroid powered by the UNISOC Tiger T310. It launched at around $120. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Access to mobile games and apps; Can be connected to external displays; Big 4000 mAh battery; The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games. Trade-offs to note: Start and Select buttons are on top; Black bars when playing older retro systems; Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store.