Clamshell
Retroid Pocket Flip vs Anbernic RG35XX SP
A discontinued Android clamshell against a budget Linux clamshell, compared on power, screen, and whether the Flip is still worth it.
| Spec | Retroid Pocket Flip | RG35XX SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Retroid / Moorechip | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Operating System | Android 11 | Linux |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T618 | Allwinner H700 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s) | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 4.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh (Swappable) |
| Price | $159 (Black/Indigo/Gray) $164 (Watermelon) (Discontinued) | $65 (+ shipping) |
The Retroid Pocket Flip and Anbernic RG35XX SP are both clamshells, but they are aimed at very different buyers. The Flip is a discontinued Android device with more power, while the RG35XX SP is a current budget Linux device.
Performance
The Retroid Pocket Flip runs on a UNISOC Tiger T618 with 4 GB of RAM. It reaches N64, PSP, and Dreamcast as almost full speed, with some GameCube playable. The RG35XX SP runs on an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB of RAM and tops out around N64 and Dreamcast as mostly playable.
Screen
The Flip has a 4.7 inch 1334x750 IPS panel. The RG35XX SP has a 3.5 inch 640x480 IPS panel. The Flip screen is bigger and sharper.
Availability and price
The Flip is discontinued, so you are buying used stock. The RG35XX SP is current and costs around $65. The Flip is the more capable device but harder to find and no longer supported.
Which should you buy?
Choose the RG35XX SP if you want a current, cheap, reliable clamshell for Game Boy through PS1. Choose the Retroid Pocket Flip only if you specifically want the Android clamshell with more power and you are comfortable buying a discontinued device.