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Anbernic RG-477M vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-477M
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
RG-477M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-477M has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Anbernic RG-477M is about $32 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 9% smaller and 28% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.

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

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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Collectors
RG-477M1
Retroid Pocket Nova0
Rating
RG-477MNo reviews yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-477MNo logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecRG-477MRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$220$252
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen4.7 inch4.5 inch
PanelLTPS TouchscreenAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G615 MC6Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR58 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5300 mAh5000 mAh
Weight354 grams255 grams
Dimensions176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-477MRetroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentExcellent
WiiExcellentExcellent
PS2ExcellentExcellent
Modern systems
3DSExcellentExcellent
SwitchLimitedPlayable
Wii UPlayableExcellent
PS3LimitedPlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-477M and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
Anbernic RG-477M has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Anbernic RG-477M is about $32 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 9% smaller and 28% lighter. Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova. Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Retroid Pocket Nova runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Anbernic RG-477M is the cheaper of the two at around $220, roughly $32 less than the Retroid Pocket Nova based on catalog pricing.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Anbernic RG-477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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