X35S / RG-35XX Pro

Verdict

RG-35XX Pro has the strongest overall profile in this X35S vs RG-35XX Pro comparison. RG-35XX Pro leads the summary view with HR rating 71 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (86 vs 89), release year (2025 vs 2024). RG-35XX Pro is the lower-priced option at $86, while X35S comes in at $89. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Powkiddy
X35S
X35S
59
HR Rating
61
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG-35XX Pro
RG-35XX Pro
71
HR Rating
75
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
X35SPowkiddy
RG-35XX ProANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$89
$86
HR Rating
59
71
User Rating
61
75
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
80
Brightness
60
80
Controls
67
85
Durability
69
80
Ease Of Use
61
70
Ergonomics
67
80
Haptics
44
60
Hardware
59
75
OS Support
57
70
Performance
46
51
Portability
67
75
Screen Quality
52
50
Software
62
81
Speakers
52
60
Value
61
70
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Connectivity
OTG, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A53
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
Powkiddy
ANBERNIC
Model
X35S
RG-35XX Pro
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD card
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Rockchip RK3566
Allwinner H700
Touch Screen
False
False
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Mini HDMI, Top facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
X35S
$89
Not carried
RG-35XX Pro
$86
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

X35S
61/100 · 10
RG-35XX Pro
75/100 · 10

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