Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic vs. Anbernic RG Vita Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG Vita Pro
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Newer model
RG Vita Pro

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 43% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic runs Android 13.
  • Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, DS, N64; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

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AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Details
Price
$179
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
PS2
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket Micro ClassicRG Vita Pro
Price$179$150
OSAndroid 13Linux, Android 14
Screen3.5 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution960 x 6401920 x 1080
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99RockChip RK3576
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC3
RAM6 GB / 8 GB4 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 64GB eMCP, Dual External MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh5000 mAh
Weight227 grams278 grams
Dimensions156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm206 mm x 84 mm x 18.6 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket Micro ClassicRG Vita Pro
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

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 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
  • 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
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Vita Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Vita Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Vita Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 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 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Vita Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic and the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
Anbernic RG Vita Pro has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic. Anbernic RG Vita Pro is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 43% smaller and 18% lighter. Anbernic RG Vita Pro runs Linux, Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic runs Android 13. Anbernic RG Vita Pro is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, DS, N64; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic or the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $29 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic or the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the newer model, released in 2026.

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