Anbernic
RG-406H
- Price
- $168
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Nov 2024
- Up to
- 3DS
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 265 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG-406H vs. PowKiddy X18
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy X18
- More portable
- RG-406H
- Newer model
- RG-406H
Main differences
- Anbernic RG-406H has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- PowKiddy X18 is about $68 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy X18 is roughly 10% smaller and 12% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-406H runs Android 13; PowKiddy X18 runs Android 7.0.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X18
- Price
- $100
- OS
- Android 7.0
- Released
- Mar 2019
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 296 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG-406H | PowKiddy X18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $168 | $100 |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 7.0 |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 960 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T820 | MediaTek MTK8163 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP4 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD | Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 265 grams | 296 grams |
| Dimensions | 174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm | 145 mm x 87 mm x 27 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG-406H | PowKiddy X18 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Excellent |
| GBA | Excellent | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Excellent | Good |
| N64 | Excellent | Playable |
| Dreamcast | Excellent | Limited |
| PSP | Excellent | Playable |
| Saturn | Excellent | Limited |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Good | Unsupported |
| Wii | Good | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Good | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Good | Unsupported |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Limited | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-406H and the PowKiddy X18?
- Anbernic RG-406H has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy X18 is about $68 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy X18 is roughly 10% smaller and 12% lighter. Anbernic RG-406H runs Android 13; PowKiddy X18 runs Android 7.0.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-406H or the PowKiddy X18?
- The PowKiddy X18 is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $68 less than the Anbernic RG-406H based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-406H or the PowKiddy X18?
- The Anbernic RG-406H is the newer model, released in 2024.
