ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
RG DS / Flip 2
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs Flip 2 comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 349). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while Flip 2 comes in at $349. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
Flip 2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$349
HR Rating
82
63
User Rating
86
63
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
5.5
Software Benchmark
0
1339
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
71
Brightness
75
61
Controls
80
69
Durability
92
85
Ease Of Use
75
63
Ergonomics
80
90
Haptics
80
49
Hardware
80
64
OS Support
78
60
Performance
85
69
Portability
90
65
Screen Quality
80
80
Software
78
64
Speakers
80
55
Value
90
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (SD865), Bluetooth 5.2 (D1100)
CPU
RK3568
4x Cortex-A77 / 4x Cortex-A55 (SD865) 4x Cortex-A78 / 4x Cortex-A55 (D1100)
Form Factor
Clamshell
Clamshell
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Qualcomm Adreno 650 (SD865) Mali-G77 MC9 (D1100)
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG DS
Flip 2
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
3 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OCA
OLED
Storage
32 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
Architecture
—
ARM
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / MediaTek Dimensity 1100
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
Flip 2
$349
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
Flip 263/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.