Retroid / Moorechip
Classic
54
HR Rating
52
User Rating
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Classic / RG353M
Verdict
RG353M has the strongest overall profile in this Classic vs RG353M comparison. RG353M leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 64. Classic is the lower-priced option at $124, while RG353M comes in at $146. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ClassicRetroid / Moorechip
RG353MAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$124
$146
HR Rating
54
61
User Rating
52
64
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
71
Ease Of Use
62
63
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
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Retroid Pocket
Anbernic
Model
Classic
RG-353M
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
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Classic
$124
None listed
Not carried
RG353M
$146
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Classic52/100 · 10
RG353M64/100 · 10
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