Device comparison

Anbernic RG-477M vs. Anbernic RG-40XXH

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-40XXH
Better screen
RG-477M
More portable
RG-40XXH
Newer model
RG-477M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $150 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 18% smaller and 41% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-40XXH.
  • Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux.

Anbernic

RG-477M

Details
Price
$220
OS
Android 14
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight
354 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Anbernic

RG-40XXH

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PSP
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
208 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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Collectors
RG-477M1
RG-40XXH0
Rating
RG-477MNo reviews yet
RG-40XXHNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-477MNo logged sessions yet
RG-40XXHNo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG-477MRG-40XXH
Price$220$70
OSAndroid 14Linux
Screen4.7 inch4.0 inch
Resolution1280 x 960640 x 480
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
PanelLTPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G615 MC6Mali-G31 MP2
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR51 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery5300 mAh3200 mAh
Weight354 grams208 grams
Dimensions176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-477MRG-40XXH
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentGood
N64ExcellentGood
DreamcastExcellentPlayable
PSPExcellentGood
SaturnExcellentPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentLimited
WiiExcellentUnsupported
PS2ExcellentUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSExcellentUnsupported
SwitchLimitedUnsupported
Wii UPlayableUnsupported
PS3LimitedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-477M and the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $150 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 18% smaller and 41% lighter. Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-40XXH. Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $150 less than the Anbernic RG-477M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-477M is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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