ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / Pocket 4
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs Pocket 4 comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 229), release year (2025 vs 2024). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $ 159, while Pocket 4 comes in at $ 229. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
Pocket 4Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 159
$ 229
HR Rating
82
80
User Rating
86
82
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
79
Brightness
75
79
Controls
80
84
Durability
92
80
Ease Of Use
75
78
Ergonomics
80
78
Haptics
80
72
Hardware
80
81
OS Support
78
71
Performance
85
84
Portability
90
88
Screen Quality
80
77
Software
78
76
Speakers
80
76
Value
90
97
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:9
Battery
4000
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, TF card slot
CPU
RK3568
2x A78 at 2.4GHz + 6x A55 at 2.0GHz
Form Factor
Clamshell
Gaming handheld
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
G68 MC4 at 900MHz
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG DS
Pocket 4
OS
Android 14
Android 11
RAM Size
3gig
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
750x1334
Screen Type
OCA
IPS Touchscreen
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32gig
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
MediaTek Dimensity 900
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
true
average price
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—
dimensions
—
184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm
weight
—
261 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$ 159
Not carried
Pocket 4
$ 229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
Pocket 482/100 · 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.