Anbernic
RG-405V
65
HR Rating
73
User Rating
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RG-405V / Classic
Verdict
RG-405V has the strongest overall profile in this RG-405V vs Classic 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 $124, while RG-405V comes in at $138. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG-405VAnbernic
ClassicRetroid / Moorechip
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$138
$124
HR Rating
65
54
User Rating
73
52
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.92
Video Output
0
0
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
68
67
Haptics
47
46
Hardware
62
61
OS Support
59
58
Performance
50
49
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
55
54
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
53
Value
60
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
31:27
Battery
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C OTG
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Qualcomm Adreno A12
Make
Anbernic
Retroid Pocket
Model
RG-405V
Classic
OS
Android 12
Android 14
RAM Size
3 GB
3 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1240 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
Touch Screen
true
true
Software Benchmark
—
173
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-405V
$138
Not carried
Classic
$124
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG-405V73/100 · 10
Classic52/100 · 10
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