Retroid Pocket Nova handheld console gets full specs and trailer

Retroid released the full specifications for the Pocket Nova handheld console. The company also shared a short video detailing the device.

The console features a Qualcomm QCS8550 chip. This processor includes one Kryo Prime core at 3.2GHz, four Kryo Gold cores at 2.8GHz, and three energy-efficient Kryo Silver cores at 2.0GHz. The system pairs this with an Adreno 740 GPU, 8GB to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The display is a 4.5-inch AMOLED screen with 1280 × 960 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Internal hardware includes active cooling and a 5000mAh battery that supports 27-watt charging. Connectivity options cover Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB 3.1 Type C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a TF card slot. The device runs Android 13 and supports 4K 60Hz video output via USB-C DisplayPort.

The unit measures 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm and weighs 255 grams. Gamers are waiting for official pricing and a release date.

Market estimates suggest a price range between $199 and $299 as industry costs for portable consoles rise.