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RG Vita Pro / Pocket G2

Verdict

Pocket G2 has the strongest overall profile in this RG Vita Pro vs Pocket G2 comparison. Pocket G2 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 77. RG Vita Pro is the lower-priced option at $209, while Pocket G2 comes in at $219. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RG Vita Pro
RG Vita Pro
72
HR Rating
67
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket G2
Pocket G2
64
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG Vita ProANBERNIC
Pocket G2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$209
$219
HR Rating
72
64
User Rating
67
77
Release Year
2026
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
68
Brightness
62
68
Controls
72
65
Durability
68
64
Ease Of Use
64
60
Ergonomics
70
45
Haptics
55
55
Hardware
70
65
OS Support
68
72
Performance
63
72
Portability
66
68
Screen Quality
72
82
Software
67
67
Speakers
52
62
Value
60
43
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5000mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (DisplayPort), 3.5mm jack
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Rockchip RK3576
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MC3
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG Vita Pro
Retroid Pocket G2
OS
Android 14
Android 15
RAM Size
4
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Software Benchmark
280
Storage
64
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
dimensions
199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
weight
280 g
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG Vita Pro
$209
Not carried
Pocket G2
$219
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG Vita Pro
67/100 · 10
Pocket G2
77/100 · 10

Comments

Graham DavisCritic

To Vita or Not to Vita? The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a nostalgia-heavy Android handheld that borrows the unmistakable shape of Sony’s classic portable while packing in modern performance and a far broader game library. Its comfortable design, large display, and upgraded hardware make it the better choice over the standard RG Vita, especially for players who want stronger emulation and smoother Android gaming. It may not replace a real PS Vita for collectors, but for anyone chasing that familiar feel with fewer limitations, the RG Vita Pro makes a great starting handheld.

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