Key Takeaways
1. Retroid has begun pre-orders for the Pocket G2, shortly after its announcement.
2. The Pocket G2 runs on Android 15 and features the new Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 processor.
3. It includes 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 27 W charging.
4. The device has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 1080p resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate.
5. Pre-order price is $199, with a planned retail price of $219, and shipping starts October 29, with some colors shipping later on November 5.
Retroid has just started pre-orders for the Pocket G2, barely a day after revealing the new device. This quick turnaround is also seen with the Pocket 6, which has recently been launched. For more information about Retroid’s other latest gaming handheld, check out our article on the Pocket 6 release.
Specifications Overview
As mentioned previously, the Pocket G2 is built on Android 15, unlike the Android 14 version used in the Pocket Classic or the Android 13 software that comes with the Pocket Flip 2 (currently priced at $269 on Amazon). Notably, the Pocket G2 is the first to use the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, which Qualcomm unveiled at the Game Developers Conference 2025 (GDC 2025) seven months ago. For context, the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 brings several key hardware features to the Pocket G2.
Hardware Details
In addition to that, Retroid packs in 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, along with 128 GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage and a 5,000 mAh battery that offers 27 W wired charging support. Furthermore, the Pocket G2 showcases a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080p and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, plus an active cooling system to keep its dimensions of 199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm and weight of 280 g from overheating.
The Pocket G2 can be pre-ordered today at a special early bird price of $199. Keep in mind, Retroid plans to eventually list the device at $219 across its 16-bit, Black, GameCube, Turquoise, and Yellow color variations. While most Pocket G2 pre-orders are expected to ship on October 29, those for the Turquoise or Yellow versions will not go out until November 5. For further details, you can visit Retroid’s official website.
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