Anbernic
RG Vita Pro
- Price
- $150
- OS
- Linux, Android 14
- Released
- Mar 2026
- Up to
- PS2
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 278 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG Vita Pro vs. Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- ZPG A1 Unicorn
- More portable
- ZPG A1 Unicorn
- Newer model
- RG Vita Pro
Main differences
- Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn.
- Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is roughly 15% smaller and 9% lighter.
- Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android 13.
- Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, DS, N64; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Z-Pocket Game
ZPG A1 Unicorn
- Price
- $131
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- Wii
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 252 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG Vita Pro | ZPG A1 Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $131 |
| OS | Linux, Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 5.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 720 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3576 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC3 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage | Internal 64GB eMCP, Dual External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB (eMMC?), External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Weight | 278 grams | 252 grams |
| Dimensions | 206 mm x 84 mm x 18.6 mm | 160 mm x 92 mm x 22 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
- ZPG A1 Unicorn 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 Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn?
- Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn. Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is roughly 15% smaller and 9% lighter. Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android 13. Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, DS, N64; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Vita Pro or the Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn?
- The Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is the cheaper of the two at around $131, roughly $19 less than the Anbernic RG Vita Pro based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Vita Pro or the Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn?
- The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the newer model, released in 2026.
