EX8 / RG505

Verdict

EX8 has the strongest overall profile in this EX8 vs RG505 comparison. EX8 leads the summary view with HR rating 72 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2022). RG505 is the lower-priced option at $99, while EX8 comes in at $140. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

GAMEMT
EX8
EX8
72
HR Rating
75
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG505
RG505
59
HR Rating
64
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
EX8GAMEMT
RG505ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$140
$99
HR Rating
72
59
User Rating
75
64
Release Year
2026
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4.88
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
72
Brightness
78
61
Controls
74
68
Durability
70
71
Ease Of Use
70
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
72
47
Hardware
70
62
OS Support
68
59
Performance
76
50
Portability
73
66
Screen Quality
82
55
Software
69
63
Speakers
72
54
Value
65
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
16:9
Battery
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
MediaTek Helio G99
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
188 x 80 x 17 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
GAMEMT
ANBERNIC
Model
EX8
RG-505
OS
Android 14
Android 12
RAM Size
6 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1620 x 1080
960 x 544
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
OLED
Storage
64 GB
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
False
True
Video Output
None
None
weight
290 g
—
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
UNISOC Tiger T618

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
EX8
$140
None listed
Not carried
RG505
$99
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

EX8
75/100 · 10
RG505
64/100 · 11

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