Size 5.5″
Key specifications
- Operating system
- Android 15
- SoC
- Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6125
- RAM
- 4 / 6 GB
- Size
- 5.5″
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- Weight
- Not disclosed
Retroid Pocket Duo LiteOverview
The Retroid Pocket Duo Lite runs Android 15 and is built around a Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6125, paired with an Adreno 610 GPU and LPDDR4x memory. Two configurations are offered: 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage, or 6 GB with 128 GB. Storage is eMMC.
The console has two TFT screens: a 5.5-inch 1080p main display at 60 Hz and a 4.2-inch 960p secondary display, also at 60 Hz. It has Hall-effect sticks, digital L2/R2 triggers and active cooling. The battery is 6000 mAh.
Announced connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. Listed colours are GC, 16Bit, Black, Ice Blue and Clear Purple. The Lite Plus version, which uses a different processor, has its own page.
Retroid Pocket Duo LiteOur test
We tested both versions: the 4 GB / 64 GB we bought ourselves and the 6 GB / 128 GB provided by Retroid.
This is Retroid’s first dual-screen console. We found the finish very careful: holding it, we are proud to have it in our hands. Both screens are LCDs rather than OLEDs, but their colours seemed faithful to us. In our view the extra 2 GB of RAM adds little; the 6 GB version’s appeal is mostly the doubled storage.
For emulation, the modest processor sets the limits. DS is a real pleasure at doubled resolution. PSP is satisfactory up to tripled resolution, to be lowered for demanding games such as God of War. Dreamcast runs at 50 to 60 frames per second at native resolution with some slowdowns, and Game Boy Advance is no problem. 3DS remains usable at native resolution with compromises. GameCube, Wii and PS2, however, seemed unusable to us, at around 25 to 30 frames per second.
For cloud gaming, we do not think that is this console’s purpose: streaming works, but the joysticks and triggers limit the experience. The second screen is supported under Shadow PC. Ergonomics are fine up to DS; beyond that, it can cause cramps. The USB-C port has no video output.
What we liked
- Careful finish and design
- Two screens at this price level
- Very good with DS, satisfying with PSP
- LCD screens with faithful colours
- Android: cloud gaming and on-screen button mapping, headphone jack
What convinced us less
- Imprecise joysticks, impractical L2 and R2 triggers
- Modest processor: GameCube, Wii and PS2 not playable in our view
- LCD rather than OLED screens
- USB-C port without video output
- No buttons on the back
Retroid Pocket Duo LiteFull specifications
System
| Operating system | Android 15 |
|---|
Processor
| SoC | Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6125 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4× A73 @ 2 GHz, 4× A53 @ 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 @ 950 MHz |
Memory and storage
| RAM | 4 / 6 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM type | LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 64 / 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC |
Display
| Panel type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Size | 5.5″ |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Number of screens | 2 |
| Secondary screen | 4.2″ TFT, 960p, 60 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh |
|---|
Dimensions
| Weight | Not disclosed |
|---|
Controls
| Stick technology | Hall |
|---|---|
| Analog triggers | No |
Other
| Cooling | Active |
|---|---|
| Colours | GC, 16Bit, Black, Ice Blue, Clear Purple |
Retroid Pocket Duo LiteAvailable configurations
| Configuration | Colour | Price | Availability | See price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite 4 Go / 64 Go | — | $149 | Pre-order | See price Lite 4 Go / 64 Go |
| Lite 6 Go / 128 Go | — | $169 | Pre-order | See price Lite 6 Go / 128 Go |
Retroid Pocket Duo LiteCreator videos
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