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Anbernic RG406V vs. Retroid Pocket Classic

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Classic
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Classic
More portable
Retroid Pocket Classic
Newer model
Retroid Pocket Classic

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406V.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 19% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG406V.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406V runs Android 13.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG406V

Details
Price
$155
OS
Android 13
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
289 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Classic

Details
Price
$114
OS
Android 14
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.92 inch AMOLED
Weight
223 grams

No reviews yet

4 collectors · 7 sessions

Community signal

Collectors
RG406V0
Retroid Pocket Classic4
Rating
RG406VNo reviews yet
Retroid Pocket ClassicNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG406VNo logged sessions yet
Retroid Pocket Classic3 players · 7 sessions · 7h 38m

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG406VRetroid Pocket Classic
Price$155$114
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Screen4.0 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio4:331:27
Resolution960 x 7201240 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MP4Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight289 grams223 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm89.9 mm x 138 mm x 26 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG406VRetroid Pocket Classic
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

  • RG406V DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG406V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG406V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG406V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG406V and the Retroid Pocket Classic?
Retroid Pocket Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406V. Retroid Pocket Classic is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 19% smaller and 23% lighter. Retroid Pocket Classic has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG406V. Retroid Pocket Classic runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406V runs Android 13. Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG406V or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $114, roughly $41 less than the Anbernic RG406V based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG406V or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG406V or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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