Every day this week, I have written about the Pocket Nova handheld by Retroid. They keep teasing us with new bits of information and new images, but today marks the day that they're sharing all of the specifications of the upcoming Android-focused handheld.
And from what I can tell, this is going to pack a serious punch, thanks to the Qualcomm processor, big amounts of RAM and that beautiful new display, custom-made for the Pocket Nova itself. It's clear Retroid wants to make one of the best 4:3 handhelds on the market with this announcement.
Retroid Pocket Nova Specifications
CPU
- Processor: Qualcomm QCS8550
- Process Node: 4nm
- 1× Kryo Prime @ 3.2 GHz
- 4× Kryo Gold @ 2.8 GHz
- 3× Kryo Silver @ 2.0 GHz
GPU
- Adreno 740
Memory & Storage
- LPDDR5x RAM: 8 GB / 12 GB
- UFS 3.1 Storage: 128 GB
Display
- 4.5-inch AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280 × 960
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Cooling
- Active cooling
Battery
- 5000 mAh
Charging
- 27 W
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.3
Interfaces
- USB 3.1 Type-C
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- TF card slot
Video Output
- DisplayPort output via USB-C
- Up to 4K @ 60 Hz
Operating System
- Android 13
Dimensions
- 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm
Weight
- 255 g
To go alongside the reveal of the specifications, Retroid has released a small sizzle reel of the device. Though it doesn't show all of the specifications, it gives us a new, refreshed look at the device.
One note is that it shows off some more details about the display, such as featuring an 8-bit depth of over 16 million colours that the screen can display, which is a lot!
As of now, the only official information we are waiting to see is the price and release date. Many believe this could start at $199, some even stating it's going to be closer to the $299 due to all of the price increases across the handheld industry. All we can do is wait. We'll inform everyone via our free weekly newsletter, so be sure to subscribe to not miss out!
