Last updated: Nov 9, 2025

Anbernic RG DS vs Retroid Pocket Classic comparison

Anbernic RG DS

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$93.68

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Retroid Pocket Classic

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Released: Apr 15, 2025|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

$149.00

Key Advantages

Anbernic RG DS

Runs PlayStation Portable well; Pocket Classic often supports up to Nintendo 64
Clamshell design offers screen protection and improved viewing ergonomics.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.
$40 cheaper

Retroid Pocket Classic

43% longer average battery life (7.0h vs 4.0h)
75% sharper screen (higher PPI).
26% lighter (223g vs 300g)
41% smaller footprint (W x H), distinct retro Gameboy look, very pocketable.

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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	Lower‑left
Thumbstick Layout	Symmetrical	None
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	Inline

Display & Audio

Screen Size	Top: 4", Bottom: 4"	3.92"
Screen Type	Top: IPS LCD, Bottom: IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	Top: 768x576, Bottom: 768x576	1240 x 1080
Aspect Ratio	Top: 4:3, Bottom: 4:3	31:27
Pixel Density	Top: 240 PPI, Bottom: 240 PPI	419 PPI
Refresh Rate	Top: 60Hz, Bottom: 60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Top Screen Sides	Front-bottom
Speaker Type	Stereo	Mono
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Android 13	Android 14
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	3-5 hrs	6-8 hrs
Capacity	4200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging Port	Back	Top USB-C
Charging Method	USB-C	USB-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Clamshell	Vertical
Material	Plastic	Textured ABS plastic
Weight	300 g	223 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	155 x 135 x 25 mm	138 x 89 x 26 mm
Color Variants	Black, White, Blue, Red, Transparent	Classic 6, Retro Gray, Berry Pink, Teal, Kiwi Green, PKM Yellow, Atomic Purple
Release Date	Upcoming	Apr 15, 2025

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	2x A75 @ 2.2GHz + 6x A55 @ 1.8GHz	8‑core Kryo (2 P‑cores / 6 E‑cores)
Architecture	ARM	ARM
Chipset	Unisoc T620	Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU	Mali-G57	Adreno A12
RAM Size	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X‑2133
Internal Storage	eMMC	64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1 + microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
CPU Cores	8	8
CPU Threads	N/A	8
GPU Clock	N/A	650-950 MHz