Retroid Pocket Mini
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Retroid Pocket Mini is a gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Snapdragon 865 (8-core, 2.84 GHz), 6 GB RAM. Features a 3.7" AMOLED Touchscreen display (1280 x 960). 4000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1. Runs Android / Linux.
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Retroid Pocket Mini is a gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Snapdragon 865 (8-core, 2.84 GHz), 6 GB RAM. Features a 3.7" AMOLED Touchscreen display (1280 x 960). 4000 mAh battery. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1. Runs Android / Linux.
The 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen has a 1280 x 960 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, roughly 432 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The 4:3 format is a natural fit for many classic consoles, and the OCA-laminated tempered glass gives the device a full glass front with a premium look.
On the control side, you get symmetric dual Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3, an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons with analog triggers. Home, Back, Power and dedicated volume buttons round out the layout. At 165.28 x 77.62 mm and 215 g, the plastic shell stays light and easy to carry.
The 4000 mAh battery charges via USB-C, which also provides video output. Active cooling with a heatsink, fan and ventilation cutouts helps sustain performance. Connectivity includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone and front-facing stereo speakers.
The device runs Android 13 and offers 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via microSD. Modding is permitted, and BATOCERA support provides a dedicated Linux alternative focused on emulation.
Ideal for: players who want powerful emulation up to PS2 and GameCube in a compact form factor, with a 4:3 AMOLED screen and Hall Effect controls, at a reference price of 189 USD.
- Manufacturer
- Qualcomm
- SoC
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Model
- Snapdragon 865
- Architecture
- 4x Cortex-A77, 4x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 1.8 - 2.8 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Adreno 650
- GPU Cores
- 1
- GPU Frequency
- 587 MHz
- Capacity
- 6 GB
- Frequency
- 2133 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 3.7
- Technology
- AMOLED, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1280 x 960
- Quality
- XGA+
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 432.43
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Home, Back, Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Analog Triggers, Microphone
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Bottom facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 128 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 3.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android / Linux
- OS Version
- Android 13
- Custom OS Support
- BATOCERA
- Dimensions
- 165.28 mm x 77.62 mm x 16.5 - 29.3 mm
- Weight
- 215 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Snapdragon 865 performance
- 4:3 AMOLED touchscreen
- Hall Effect sticks
- analog triggers
- active cooling
- USB-C video out
Cons
- Screen issues with shaders
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Compliance & Safety
Retroid Pocket Mini — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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