ANBERNIC
RG DS
81
HR Rating
86
User Rating
RG DS / AIR Y Pro
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs AIR Y Pro comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 81 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 160). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while AIR Y Pro comes in at $160. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
AIR Y ProMANGMI
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$160
HR Rating
81
81
User Rating
86
84
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.2
Software Benchmark
0
1496
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
80
Brightness
75
84
Controls
80
82
Durability
92
80
Ease Of Use
75
82
Ergonomics
80
82
Haptics
80
74
Hardware
80
81
OS Support
78
78
Performance
85
85
Portability
90
78
Screen Quality
80
84
Software
78
78
Speakers
80
79
Value
90
88
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot
CPU
RK3568
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 4× Cortex-A77 / 4× Cortex-A55, up to 2.84 GHz
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Qualcomm Adreno 650, 587 MHz
Make
ANBERNIC
MANGMI
Model
RG DS
AIR Y Pro
OS
Android 14
Android
RAM Size
3 GB
3, 4, or 8
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OCA
IPS, Touchscreen, 60 Hz, OCA laminated
Storage
32 GB
64 GB
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
Yes
Architecture
—
ARM
dimensions
—
94.64 x 144.84 x 23 mm
weight
—
286 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
AIR Y Pro
$160
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
AIR Y Pro84/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.