Last updated: Oct 15, 2025

GPD WIN Max 2 vs Retroid Pocket Flip 2 comparison

GPD WIN Max 2

Check out more from: GPD

Released: Sep 1, 2022|Available at Amazon

$1,069.99

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Retroid Pocket Flip 2

Check out more from: Retroid

Released: Apr 18, 2025|Available at Amazon

$269.00

Key Advantages

GPD WIN Max 2

Runs Modern PC games well; Pocket Flip 2 often supports up to Nintendo Wii
62% longer average battery life (8.5h vs 5.3h)
84% larger screen.
More connectivity options: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, Video Out.

Retroid Pocket Flip 2

34% sharper screen (higher PPI).
70% lighter (300g vs 1005g)
65% smaller footprint (W x H), very pocketable.
$769 cheaper

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Detailed Comparison

Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Left	Upper-left
Thumbstick Layout	N/A	Dual symmetrical
Shoulder Buttons	Standard	Stacked

Display & Audio

Screen Size	10.1"	5.5"
Screen Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1200	1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio	8:5	16:9
Pixel Density	299 PPI	401 PPI
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Bottom	Front-bottom
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Windows 11	Android 13
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	3-14 hrs	2.5-8 hrs
Capacity	67000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging Port	Rear	Top USB-C
Charging Method	USB-C PD	USB-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Material	Aluminum alloy	Matte ABS plastic clamshell
Weight	1005 g	300 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	227 x 160 x 23 mm	141 x 90 x 24 mm
Color Variants	Black	Black, GC (Purple), Ice Blue, 16-Bit US Gray
Release Date	Sep 1, 2022	Apr 18, 2025

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 6800U	1 × A77 @ 2.84 GHz • 3 × A77 @ 2.42 GHz • 4 × A55 @ 1.8 GHz
Architecture	Zen 3+	ARM
Chipset	AMD Ryzen 7 6800U	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250)
GPU	AMD Radeon 680M	Adreno 650
RAM Size	32 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X‑2133
Internal Storage	NVMe SSD	128 GB UFS 3.1 + microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	4.7 GHz	2.84 GHz
CPU Cores	8	8
CPU Threads	16	8
GPU Clock	< 2200 MHz	250-587 MHz