Last updated: Oct 24, 2025

Anbernic RG DS vs Game Bub comparison

Anbernic RG DS handheld gaming device.

Anbernic RG DS

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Price: ~$89

Game Bub handheld gaming device.

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Game Bub

(open-source/unbranded)

Released: Upcoming: Feb 1, 2026|Price: ~$249

Key Advantages

Anbernic RG DS

11% sharper screen (higher PPI).
Clamshell design offers screen protection and improved viewing ergonomics.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.
$160 cheaper

Game Bub

75% longer average battery life (16.0h vs 4.0h)
29% smaller footprint (W x H).
Integrated Hall-effect sticks for improved durability and precision.
More connectivity options: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Video Out.

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Detailed Comparison

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	Left	Left
Thumbstick Layout	Symmetrical	N/A
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	None

Display & Audio

Screen Size	Top: 4", Bottom: 4"	4"
Screen Type	Top: IPS LCD, Bottom: IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	Top: 768x576, Bottom: 768x576	720 x 480
Aspect Ratio	Top: 4:3, Bottom: 4:3	3:2
Pixel Density	Top: 240 PPI, Bottom: 240 PPI	216 PPI
Refresh Rate	Top: 60Hz, Bottom: 60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Top Screen Sides	Front
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

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

Battery & Power

Battery Life	3-5 hrs	14-18 hrs
Capacity	4200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charging Port	Back	Bottom
Charging Method	USB-C	USB Type-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Clamshell	Horizontal
Material	Plastic	Transparent Plastic
Weight	300 g	250 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	155 x 135 x 25 mm	174 x 85 x 19 mm
Color Variants	Black, White, Blue, Red, Transparent	Transparent, Transparent Purple
Release Date	Upcoming	Upcoming: Feb 1, 2026

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	2x A75 @ 2.2GHz + 6x A55 @ 1.8GHz	FPGA cores + ESP32-S3
Architecture	ARM	FPGA
Chipset	Unisoc T620	AMD (Xilinx) Artix-7 XC7A100T + ESP32-S3
GPU	Mali-G57	N/A
RAM Size	4 GB	0 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	SDRAM
Internal Storage	eMMC	microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	2.2 GHz	N/A
CPU Cores	8	1
CPU Threads	N/A	N/A
GPU Clock	N/A	N/A