Retroid Pocket 5 review

The Retroid Pocket 5 is the value pick among the Android handhelds on this list. For $179 on Retroid's store, it has an octa-core CPU led by an A77 core at 2.8GHz, an Adreno 650 GPU, 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage with a TF card slot and Android 13. Its 5.5-inch AMOLED screen runs at 1080p and 60fps, the same size and resolution as the more expensive Pocket 6. Retroid lists a 5000mAh battery, active cooling, analog L2 and R2 triggers, 3D hall sticks, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, plus official OTA support for software upgrades. The store lists 12GB of RAM in the spec sheet but notes that the Yellow and Turquoise colors only come with 8GB and 128GB, so check the configuration before you order. Compared with the Pocket 6, you give up the 120Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 7 and 1000mAh of battery. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Retro gamers who want a large AMOLED screen at a mid-range price

Price

$179 one-time.

Regular price $179.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Octa-core CPU with an A77 core at 2.8GHz and an Adreno 650 GPU
• 5.5-inch AMOLED screen at 1080p and 60fps
• 128GB UFS 3.1 storage with a TF card slot
• 5000mAh battery with active cooling
• Analog L2/R2 triggers, 3D hall sticks, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Same 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED size as the Retroid Pocket 6 for $65 less
• Strength: Hall sticks and analog triggers at $179
• Strength: Official OTA software updates
• Weakness: Yellow and Turquoise colors come only with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
• Weakness: 60fps screen rather than the 120Hz panel on the Pocket 6
• Weakness: Wi-Fi 6 rather than Wi-Fi 7

Key facts

• Price: $179
• GPU: Adreno 650
• Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 plus TF card
• Battery: 5000mAh
• OS: Android 13

Where it ranks

Retroid Pocket 5 is No. 2 in our Best Retro Handheld Consoles verdict.