ANBERNIC
RG 477M
78
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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RG 477M / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this RG 477M vs Pocket Nova comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (229 vs 270), release year (2026 vs 2025). Pocket Nova is the lower-priced option at $ 229, while RG 477M comes in at $ 270. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG 477MANBERNIC
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 270
$ 229
HR Rating
78
78
User Rating
79
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
76
Brightness
Not rated
82
Controls
Not rated
79
Durability
Not rated
77
Ease Of Use
Not rated
79
Ergonomics
Not rated
76
Haptics
Not rated
68
Hardware
Not rated
85
OS Support
Not rated
82
Performance
Not rated
84
Portability
Not rated
77
Screen Quality
Not rated
92
Software
Not rated
74
Speakers
Not rated
81
Value
Not rated
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
4:3
Battery
5300mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, video out
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G615 MP6
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG 477M
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
8
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x960
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED 120 Hz
Storage
128
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
yes
average price
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dimensions
—
169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
weight
—
255 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG 477M
$ 270
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$ 229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG 477M79/100 · 3
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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