Retroid Pocket 4
Retroid · Released Jan 2024 ·
The Retroid Pocket 4 is a 4.7" IPS handheld from Retroid powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900. It launched at around $145.
Pros
- +Powerful enough for high-end emulation
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +Big 5000 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Smooth navigation thanks to 4 GB of RAM
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Fan noise can be quite high, depending on chosen performance settings
- −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)
- MediaTek Dimensity 900
- CPU
- Cortex-A78, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 2.4 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G68 MC4, 900 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 3.1
- Weight
- 261 g
- Dimensions
- 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 4.7″
- Resolution
- 1334 x 750
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- 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
- Yes
- 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 4 is a 4.7" IPS handheld from Retroid powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900. It launched at around $145. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Powerful enough for high-end emulation; Access to mobile games and apps; Can be connected to external displays; Big 5000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: Fan noise can be quite high, depending on chosen performance settings; Black bars when playing older retro systems; Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store.