Device comparison

Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn vs. Anbernic RG Vita Pro

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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.

Z-Pocket Game

ZPG A1 Unicorn

Details
Price
$131
OS
Android 13
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
252 grams

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Anbernic

RG Vita Pro

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux, Android 14
Released
Mar 2026
Up to
PS2
Screen
5.5 inch IPS
Weight
278 grams

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Specs

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SpecZPG A1 UnicornRG Vita Pro
Price$131$150
OSAndroid 13Linux, Android 14
Screen4.0 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:116:9
Resolution720 x 7201920 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 (eMMC?), External MicroSDInternal 64GB eMCP, Dual External MicroSD
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight252 grams278 grams
Dimensions160 mm x 92 mm x 22 mm206 mm x 84 mm x 18.6 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZPG A1 UnicornRG 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

  • ZPG A1 Unicorn DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • 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 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 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 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
  • 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 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 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 Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn and the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
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 Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn or the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
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 Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn or the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is the newer model, released in 2026.

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