Retroid Launches Pocket Flip 2 Handheld with Early Discounts

Key Takeaways

1. The MediaTek Dimensity version of the Pocket Flip 2 has launched after a three-month delay, while the Qualcomm version is already available for $269.
2. The Dimensity Edition features Bluetooth 5.2, offering Low Energy Audio and improved energy efficiency compared to the Qualcomm model’s Bluetooth 5.1.
3. Charging capacity has decreased from 27 W to 18 W in the Dimensity Edition.
4. Performance tests show the Dimensity 1100 chipset is 11% slower in GPU tasks and 22% slower in CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 865.
5. The Dimensity Edition is priced 13% lower, with additional discounts available using promo codes before their respective expiration dates.

The MediaTek Dimensity version of the Pocket Flip 2 has finally launched after a long wait. While the Qualcomm version has been available for a while now (currently priced at $269 on Amazon), the MediaTek model faced a delay of three months for various reasons.

Key Changes in Dimensity Edition

To summarize, the Pocket Flip 2 Dimensity Edition introduces three significant updates compared to its Qualcomm counterpart. On the plus side, this new model supports Bluetooth 5.2, which brings Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) and better energy efficiency than the Bluetooth 5.1 used in the Qualcomm version of the Pocket Flip 2.

Charging and Performance Differences

However, there is a downside as the Dimensity Edition has reduced its charging capacity from 27 W to 18 W. Additionally, our testing indicates that the Dimensity 1100 chipset in this version lags behind the Snapdragon 865 by about 11% in GPU tasks, and it falls short by 22% in CPU performance.

Pricing and Discounts

Despite these differences, Retroid offers the new Dimensity Edition at a price that is 13% lower, or nearly 22% less if you use the discount code FLIP2SAVE20 at checkout before July 11. Alternatively, the code FLIP2SAVE10 will provide a $10 discount until August 9. For further information and a comparison chart of the two models, visit Retroid’s product page.

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