ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
RG DS / Thor
Verdict
Thor has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs Thor comparison. Thor leads the summary view with HR rating 87 and user rating 81. Its clearest measurable advantages are software benchmark (3725 vs 0), screen size (6 vs 4). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while Thor comes in at $250. 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
RG DSANBERNIC
ThorAYN
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$250
HR Rating
82
87
User Rating
86
81
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
6
Software Benchmark
0
3725
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
70
Brightness
75
75
Controls
80
78
Durability
92
90
Ease Of Use
75
70
Ergonomics
80
75
Haptics
80
85
Hardware
80
90
OS Support
78
70
Performance
85
80
Portability
90
92
Screen Quality
80
87
Software
78
70
Speakers
80
77
Value
90
82
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
4000 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
CPU
RK3568
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Form Factor
Clamshell
Clamshell
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Make
ANBERNIC
AYN
Model
RG DS
Thor
OS
Android 14
Android
RAM Size
3 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OCA
AMOLED
Storage
32 GB
128 GB
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
Yes
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
Thor
$250
None listed
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
Thor81/100 · 15
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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.