Retroid
Classic
54
HR Rating
52
User Rating
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Classic / RG353V
Verdict
RG353V has the strongest overall profile in this Classic vs RG353V comparison. RG353V leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 66. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (119 vs 179). RG353V is the lower-priced option at USD 119, while Classic comes in at USD 179. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ClassicRetroid
RG353VANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 179
USD 119
HR Rating
54
61
User Rating
52
66
Release Year
2025
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
68
Durability
70
70
Ease Of Use
62
62
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
46
46
Hardware
61
61
OS Support
58
58
Performance
49
49
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
54
54
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
53
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
4:3
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh
3200 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Retroid
ANBERNIC
Model
Classic
RG-353V
OS
Android 14
Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS)
RAM Size
3 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1240 x 1080
640 x 480
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Software Benchmark
173
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Storage
Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Classic
USD 179
Not carried
RG353V
USD 119
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Classic52/100 · 10
RG353V66/100 · 10
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