Retroid
Classic
54
HR Rating
52
User Rating
Classic / RG-405V
Verdict
RG-405V has the strongest overall profile in this Classic vs RG-405V comparison. RG-405V leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.92). Classic is the lower-priced option at $179, while RG-405V comes in at $189. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ClassicRetroid
RG-405VANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$179
$189
HR Rating
54
65
User Rating
52
73
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
3.92
4
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
68
Haptics
46
47
Hardware
61
62
OS Support
58
59
Performance
49
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
54
55
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
53
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
31:27
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
ANBERNIC
Model
Classic
RG-405V
OS
Android 14
Android 12
RAM Size
4 GB / 6 GB
3 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
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 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
None
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Classic
$179
Not carried
RG-405V
$189
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Classic52/100 · 10
RG-405V73/100 · 10
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