MagicX
Zero 40
62
HR Rating
65
User Rating
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Zero 40 / RG505
Verdict
Zero 40 has the strongest overall profile in this Zero 40 vs RG505 comparison. Zero 40 leads the summary view with HR rating 62 and user rating 65. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (75 vs 99), release year (2025 vs 2022). Zero 40 is the lower-priced option at $ 75, while RG505 comes in at $ 99. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Zero 40MagicX
RG505ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 75
$ 99
HR Rating
62
59
User Rating
65
64
Release Year
2025
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4.0
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
67
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
55
68
Durability
60
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
57
68
Haptics
58
47
Hardware
61
62
OS Support
58
59
Performance
68
50
Portability
70
66
Screen Quality
69
55
Software
60
63
Speakers
66
54
Value
57
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:5
16:9
average price
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Battery
4300 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 1.8 GHz
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
136 x 105 x 17 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, 660 MHz
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
MagicX
ANBERNIC
Model
Zero 40
RG-505
OS
Android 10 / Linux
Android 12
RAM Size
2
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480 x 800
960 × 544
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
OLED
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A133 Plus
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
None
0
weight
182 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Zero 40
$ 75
Not carried
RG505
$ 99
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Zero 4065/100 · 10
RG50564/100 · 11
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