Retroid has unveiled the official spec sheet for its highly anticipated Retroid Pocket Duo and Retroid Pocket Duo Lite, its new dual-screen consoles with a landscape orientation.
These devices are optimized for emulating systems such as the Nintendo DS and 3DS and run on the Android operating system. Both feature active cooling via an internal fan, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a USB-C 3.1 video output. However, as we’ll see, there are clear differences between them in terms of processor performance and the display technology they offer.
These products stand out for their design and the versatility that dual screens offer. Plus, there are more and more retro game mods every day that use multiple screens.
Retroid Pocket Duo, specifications
The top-of-the-line model, the Retroid Pocket Duo, features a powerful 4-nm Qualcomm Q-7790 chip with 8 Kryo cores: 1x A720 at 2.6 GHz, 4x A720 at 2.4 GHz, 3x A520 at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 722 GPU. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It stands out for its two 120Hz OLED displays: a 5.5-inch FHD (1920 × 1080) main display and a 4.5-inch (1280 × 960) secondary display at the bottom. It comes with Android 16, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, 27W charging, and 4K video output via DisplayPort at 60 Hz.
The Qualcomm Q-7790 processor in the Duo version offers more than enough power to emulate the 3DS, PS2, and GameCube—enough to push it to the limit with thousands of games. Plus, it’s sure to have a robust modding scene with custom OSes that allow you to run even more games and systems, such as Rocknix with Steam PC.
Retroid Pocket Duo Price and Availability
- The Retroid Pocket Duo will be available for purchase on Amazon and AliExpress for around $249.
Retroid Pocket Duo Lite, specifications
Meanwhile, the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite is positioned as the most affordable option, featuring the 11-nm Qualcomm QCS6125 SoC, with 4x Cortex-A73 cores at 2.0 GHz, 4x Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 610 GPU. Available in 4GB × 64GB or 6GB × 128GB configurations. The displays are 60 Hz TFT panels; the main screen is a 5.5-inch FHD display, and the secondary screen is a 4.2-inch display with a resolution of 1280 × 960.
It retains the 6,000 mAh battery with 18W charging, runs on Android 15, and includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, making it a device designed for classic emulation of DS, PSP, and 16/32-bit platforms.
Price and Availability of the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite
- The Retroid Pocket Duo Lite will soon be available on Amazon and AliExpress for approximately $135.
