Anbernic RG Vita Pro vs. KT Pocket KT-R1

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG Vita Pro
More portable
KT-R1
Newer model
RG Vita Pro

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 22% smaller and 6% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, GBA.

Anbernic

RG Vita Pro

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Linux, Android 14
Released
Mar 2026
Up to
Wii
Screen
5.5 inch IPS
Weight
278 grams

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KT Pocket

KT-R1

Details
Price
$170.00
OS
Android 12
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG Vita ProKT-R1
Price$150.00$170.00
OSLinux, Android 14Android 12
Screen5.5 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution1920 x 10801620 x 1080
ChipsetRockChip RK3576MediaTek Helio G99
CPUCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 MC3Mali-G57 MC2
RAM4 GB LPDDR4X4, 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 64GB eMCP, Dual External MicroSDInternal 64, 128, or 256 GB UFS 2.2
Battery5000 mAh7000 mAh
Weight278 grams260 grams
Dimensions206 mm x 84 mm x 18.6 mm169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
Video outYesNo
Stick typeHall effectUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG Vita ProKT-R1
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 Vita Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • KT-R1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Vita Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Vita Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Vita Pro and the KT Pocket KT-R1?
Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1. Anbernic RG Vita Pro is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 22% smaller and 6% lighter. Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12. Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Vita Pro or the KT Pocket KT-R1?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $20.00 less than the KT Pocket KT-R1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Vita Pro or the KT Pocket KT-R1?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG Vita Pro or the KT Pocket KT-R1?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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