Last updated: Oct 15, 2026

Anbernic RG DS Plus vs AYN Thor comparison

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Anbernic RG DS Plus

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Released: Sep 15, 2026|Available at AliExpress

£97.64

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AYN Thor

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Released: Oct 15, 2025|Available at AliExpress

$390.17

Key Advantages

Anbernic RG DS Plus

Better fit for: Budget / Entry-Level Retro, Perfect for 8-bit & 16-bit Classics.
11 months newer.
$234 cheaper

AYN Thor

Runs PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii and 6 more well; the RG DS Plus doesn't
Better fit for: Family Couch & Dockable Multiplayer, Android Media & Emulation All-Rounder.
Superior AMOLED display with a more fluid 120Hz screen.
40% larger and 23% sharper screen.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.

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Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Top-left	Bottom-Left
Thumbstick Layout	SingleLeft	Symmetrical
Shoulder Buttons	Shelf	Stacked

Display & Audio

Screen Size	Top: 4.3" Bottom: 4.3"	Top: 6" Bottom: 3.92"
Screen Type	Top: IPS LCD Bottom: IPS LCD	Top: AMOLED Bottom: AMOLED
Resolution	Top: 1024 x 768 Bottom: 1024 x 768	Top: 1920 x 1080 Bottom: 1240 x 1080
Aspect Ratio	Top: 4:3 Bottom: 4:3	Top: 16:9 Bottom: 31:27
Pixel Density	Top: 298 PPI Bottom: 298 PPI	Top: 367 PPI Bottom: 335 PPI
Refresh Rate	Top: 60Hz Bottom: 60Hz	Top: 120Hz Bottom: 60Hz
Speaker Placement	Front	Front-Facing
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Linux (Various)	Android 13
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	< 6 hrs	4-7 hrs
Capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging Port	Bottom	Bottom
Charging Method	USB-C	USB-C 27W Fast Charging

Body & Build

Form Factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Weight	344 g	380 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	167 x 96 x 24 mm	150 x 94 x 26 mm
Color Variants	Metallic Blue, Matte Black, Coral Pink	Black, Rainbow, Clear Purple
Release Date	Sep 15, 2026	Oct 15, 2025

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz	Kryo
Architecture	ARM64	ARM
Chipset	RockChip RK3568	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPU	Mali-G52 2EE	Adreno 740
RAM Size	1 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	microSD	UFS 4.0
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz
CPU Cores	4	8
CPU Threads	Not announced yet (source)	8
GPU Clock	Not announced yet (source)	< 680 MHz

Anbernic RG DS Plus vs AYN Thor comparison

Anbernic RG DS Plus

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Anbernic RG DS Plus

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