Device comparison

Anbernic RG-406H vs. Retroid Pocket 4

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket 4
More portable
Retroid Pocket 4
Newer model
RG-406H

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-406H has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4.
  • Retroid Pocket 4 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-406H is roughly 8% smaller and 2% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-406H runs Android 13; Retroid Pocket 4 runs Android 11.

Anbernic

RG-406H

Details
Price
$168
OS
Android 13
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
265 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket 4

Details
Price
$149
OS
Android 11
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch IPS
Weight
261 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG-406HRetroid Pocket 4
Price$168$149
OSAndroid 13Android 11
Screen4.0 inch4.7 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution960 x 7201334 x 750
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820MediaTek Dimensity 900
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MP4Mali-G68 MC4
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB LPDDR4x
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Weight265 grams261 grams
Dimensions174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-406HRetroid Pocket 4
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeGoodExcellent
WiiGoodGood
PS2GoodGood
Modern systems
3DSGoodGood
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii ULimitedLimited
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-406H and the Retroid Pocket 4?
Anbernic RG-406H has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4. Retroid Pocket 4 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-406H is roughly 8% smaller and 2% lighter. Anbernic RG-406H runs Android 13; Retroid Pocket 4 runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-406H or the Retroid Pocket 4?
The Retroid Pocket 4 is the cheaper of the two at around $149, roughly $19 less than the Anbernic RG-406H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-406H or the Retroid Pocket 4?
The Anbernic RG-406H is the newer model, released in 2024.

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