Bad News? The Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 Just Got an Upgrade

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Bad News? The Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 Just Got an Upgrade

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Ever feel like you’re racing against the clock to buy tech before it gets more expensive? Yeah, us too. Retroid just dropped some news that’s equal parts “upgrade” and “uh-oh.”

The popular Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2, long-standing champions of the Snapdragon 865 era, are getting a spec bump—but it comes with a price tag. Starting July 15th, expect to pay $10 more for each device. The Pocket 5 will jump to $209, and the Flip 2 to $219.

But here’s the silver lining: that extra cash buys you double the RAM. Retroid has run out of stock on the 8GB configurations, so going forward, both handhelds will ship with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage by default. If you have a pending order right now, you’re getting the upgrade for free. Just make your move before the deadline.

One quick catch: this RAM boost only applies to the Snapdragon 865 models. The Retroid Pocket Flip 2’s Dimensity D1100 version sticks with the original 8GB setup. It’s a smart way to clear inventory and future-proof performance, but it’s also a stark reminder that supply chain woes are hitting even the mid-range retro handheld market.

So, grab it if you need it, or wait for the Flip 3. Your wallet (and your gaming library) will thank you either way.