ANBERNIC
RG Vita Pro
72
HR Rating
67
User Rating
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RG Vita Pro / Pocket Nova
Verdict
Pocket Nova has the strongest overall profile in this RG Vita Pro vs Pocket Nova comparison. Pocket Nova leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 85. RG Vita Pro is the lower-priced option at $209, while Pocket Nova 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 Vita ProANBERNIC
Pocket NovaRetroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$209
$229
HR Rating
72
78
User Rating
67
85
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
76
Brightness
62
82
Controls
72
79
Durability
68
77
Ease Of Use
64
79
Ergonomics
70
76
Haptics
55
68
Hardware
70
85
OS Support
68
82
Performance
63
84
Portability
66
77
Screen Quality
72
92
Software
67
74
Speakers
52
81
Value
60
58
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
5000mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (DisplayPort), 3.5mm jack
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Rockchip RK3576
Qualcomm QCS8550, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MC3
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG Vita Pro
Pocket Nova
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
4
8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED 120 Hz
Software Benchmark
280
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Storage
64
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
yes
average price
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dimensions
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169.9 x 84.1 x 15.6–26.3 mm
weight
—
255 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG Vita Pro
$209
Not carried
Pocket Nova
$229
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG Vita Pro67/100 · 10
Pocket Nova85/100 · 11
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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.