# Retroid Pocket Nova

A 4.5-inch 4:3 1280x960 120 Hz 500-nit AMOLED Android handheld on the Qualcomm QCS8550 with Wi-Fi 7, active cooling and a 5,000 mAh battery, at 255 g.

- Brand: Retroid
- Category: Android handhelds
- Status: In production
- Released: 2026-06 [1]
- Official page: https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheld
- Web page: https://handheldquest.com/handhelds/retroid-pocket-nova/
- Data last checked: 2026-10-23

## List prices

Regular prices set by the maker, not deals.

| Variant | Price | Since | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 GB / 128 GB | $239.00 | 2026-10-23 | [1] |
| 12 GB / 128 GB | $269.00 | 2026-10-23 | [1] |

Current US list price from $239.00.

## Specifications

Fields not listed are unknown. Evidence: maker spec, maker + independent source, reported by press, estimate or rumor.

### Chip & performance

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chip (SoC) | Qualcomm QCS8550 | maker spec | [1] |
| Process node | 4 nm | maker spec | [2] |
| CPU | Qualcomm Kryo: 1× Gold Prime @ 3.2 GHz + 4× Gold @ 2.8 GHz + 3× Silver @ 2.0 GHz | maker spec | [2] |
| CPU cores / threads | 8 | maker spec | [2] |
| CPU clock | 2–3.2 GHz | maker spec | [2] |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | maker spec | [2] |
| GPU clock | 0.68 GHz | maker spec: Qualcomm lists the Adreno clock as 680 MHz. | [2] |

### Memory & storage

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | maker spec | [1] |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | maker spec | [1] |
| Storage | 128 GB | maker spec | [1] |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | maker spec | [1] |
| microSD slot | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Display

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Screen size | 4.5″ | maker spec | [1] |
| Resolution | 1280 × 960 | maker spec | [1] |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | maker spec | [1] |
| Panel | AMOLED | maker spec | [1] |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | maker spec | [1] |
| Touchscreen | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Battery & build

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Battery (mAh) | 5000 mAh | maker spec | [1] |
| Charging | 27 W | maker spec | [1] |
| Weight | 255 g | maker spec | [1] |
| Dimensions | 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm | maker spec | [1] |

### Connectivity & software

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | maker spec | [1] |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | maker spec | [1] |
| Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C (DisplayPort 4K 60 Hz output) · 3.5 mm audio jack · TF card slot | maker spec | [1] |
| Operating system | Android 13 | maker spec | [1] |
| Controls | 3D Hall effect sticks · Analog L2/R2 triggers · RGB ring | maker spec | [1] |

## Sources

1. Retroid, "Retroid Pocket Nova product page (specifications and store price)", read 2026-10-23: https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheld
2. Qualcomm, "Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 specifications", read 2026-10-23: https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q8-series/qcs8550

Images: Retroid.