Anbernic
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / RG Vita Pro
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs RG Vita Pro comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (95 vs 150). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $95, while RG Vita Pro comes in at $150. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSAnbernic
RG Vita ProANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$95
$150
HR Rating
82
72
User Rating
86
67
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4
5.5
Software Benchmark
0
280
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
66
Brightness
75
62
Controls
80
72
Durability
92
68
Ease Of Use
75
64
Ergonomics
80
70
Haptics
80
55
Hardware
80
70
OS Support
78
68
Performance
85
63
Portability
90
66
Screen Quality
80
72
Software
78
67
Speakers
80
52
Value
90
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:9
Battery
4000
5000mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (DisplayPort), 3.5mm jack
CPU
RK3568
Rockchip RK3576
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G52 MC3
Make
Anbernic
ANBERNIC
Model
RG DS
RG Vita Pro
OS
Android 14
Android 14
RAM Size
3gig
4
RAM Type
ddr5
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
1920x1080
Screen Type
OCA
IPS
Storage
32gig
64
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$95
Not carried
RG Vita Pro
$150
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
RG Vita Pro67/100 · 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.