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RG-405V / RG505

Verdict

RG-405V has the strongest overall profile in this RG-405V vs RG505 comparison. RG-405V leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (138 vs 148), release year (2023 vs 2022). RG-405V is the lower-priced option at $138, while RG505 comes in at $148. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG-405V
RG-405V
65
HR Rating
73
User Rating
Anbernic
RG505
RG505
59
HR Rating
64
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-405VAnbernic
RG505Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$138
$148
HR Rating
65
59
User Rating
73
64
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.95
Video Output
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
68
Durability
70
71
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
47
47
Hardware
62
62
OS Support
59
59
Performance
50
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
55
55
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C OTG
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-405V
RG-505
OS
Android 12
Android 12
RAM Size
3 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 × 544
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-405V
$138
Not carried
RG505
$148
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG-405V
73/100 · 10
RG505
64/100 · 11

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