Device Profile
Anbernic

RG-405V

B-TierAndroid 12VerticalCortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
65
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
73
User Rating
From 10 community votes
MSRP
$138
B-Tier
RG-405V
4"3 GB5500 mAh
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Anbernic RG405V is a vertical Android-based handheld designed for retro gaming with a nostalgic Game Boy–style form factor and modern internals. It features a 4-inch 640×480 IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, powered by the Unisoc T618 chipset, making it well suited for emulation up through systems like PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, and select Dreamcast titles. Dual analog sticks, a stacked shoulder button layout, and solid build quality provide comfortable controls despite its compact size. Running Android, the RG405V supports a wide range of emulators and native Android games, positioning it as a classic-shaped handheld focused on retro enthusiasts who want modern software flexibility without moving into high-end performance territory.

Specs
Display
IPS
Screen
4
Processor
UNISOC Tiger T618
RAM
3 GB
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery
5500 mAh
OS
Android 12
Hardware Breakdown

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery LifeBest
7.2
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
6.1
Controls
6.8
Durability
7.0
Ease of Use
6.2
Ergonomics
6.8
Haptics FeedbackWORST
4.7
Hardware Quality
6.2
OS Support
5.9
Performance
5.0
Portability
6.6
Screen Quality
5.5
Software
6.3
Speaker Quality
5.3
Value
6.0
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