Retroid Pocket Flip 2 D1100
Retroid · Released Apr 2025 ·
The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 D1100 is a 5.5" AMOLED handheld from Retroid powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100. It launched at around $190.
Pros
- +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
- +Beautiful AMOLED display with vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- +High-resolution screen
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Can be connected to a larger display
- +Large 5000 mAh battery
- +Screen stays protected when the lid is closed
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Possible hinge issues, especially in the first revision of the device
- −For a slight price increase, the Snapdragon 865 model is better
- −Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- MediaTek Dimensity 1100
- CPU
- 4x Cortex-A78, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 2.6 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G77 MC9, 836 MHz
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 3.1
- Weight
- 300 g
- Dimensions
- 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 - 31 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.5″
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Panel
- AMOLED
- 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
Our verdict
The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 D1100 is a 5.5" AMOLED handheld from Retroid powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100. It launched at around $190. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13. Highlights include: Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Beautiful AMOLED display with vibrant colors and perfect blacks; High-resolution screen; Ease of access to Android games and apps. Trade-offs to note: Possible hinge issues, especially in the first revision of the device; For a slight price increase, the Snapdragon 865 model is better; Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems.