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Retroid Pocket 5 vs. Anbernic RG-406V

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-406V
Better screen
Retroid Pocket 5
More portable
Retroid Pocket 5
Newer model
Retroid Pocket 5

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket 5 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-406V is about $44 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-406V is roughly 3% smaller and 3% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket 5 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-406V.

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Retroid Pocket 5

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
280 grams

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Anbernic

RG-406V

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

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Specs

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SpecRetroid Pocket 5RG-406V
Price$199$155
Screen5.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 1080960 x 720
PanelAMOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865UNISOC Tiger T820
CPUCortex-A77 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650Mali-G57 MP4
RAM8 GB LPDDR4x8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh5500 mAh
Weight280 grams289 grams
Dimensions199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroid Pocket 5RG-406V
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentGood
WiiExcellentGood
PS2ExcellentGood
Modern systems
3DSExcellentGood
SwitchLimitedUnsupported
Wii UPlayableLimited
PS3LimitedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroid Pocket 5 and the Anbernic RG-406V?
Retroid Pocket 5 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-406V is about $44 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-406V is roughly 3% smaller and 3% lighter. Retroid Pocket 5 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-406V.
Which is cheaper, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the Anbernic RG-406V?
The Anbernic RG-406V is the cheaper of the two at around $155, roughly $44 less than the Retroid Pocket 5 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroid Pocket 5 or the Anbernic RG-406V?
The Retroid Pocket 5 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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