Device comparison

Anbernic RG DS vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
RG DS

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU20 V32.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 37% smaller and 50% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU20 V32.
  • Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10.
  • Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG DS

Details
Price
$94
OS
Android 14
Released
Dec 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
321 g

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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG DSXU20 V32
Price$94$53
OSAndroid 14Android 10
Screen4.0 inch x23.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM3 GB2 GB DDR4
StorageInternal 32 GB, External MicroSD?
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight321 g160 grams
Dimensions160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DSXU20 V32
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • RG DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG DS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG DS and the MagicX XU20 V32?
Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU20 V32. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 37% smaller and 50% lighter. Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU20 V32. Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10. Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53, roughly $41 less than the Anbernic RG DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The Anbernic RG DS is the newer model, released in 2025.

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