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RG353M / RG505

Verdict

RG353M has the strongest overall profile in this RG353M vs RG505 comparison. RG353M leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 64. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (146 vs 148). RG353M is the lower-priced option at $146, while RG505 comes in at $148. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG353M
RG353M
61
HR Rating
64
User Rating
Anbernic
RG505
RG505
59
HR Rating
64
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG353MAnbernic
RG505Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$146
$148
HR Rating
61
59
User Rating
64
64
Release Year
2022
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
68
Durability
71
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
47
47
Hardware
62
62
OS Support
59
59
Performance
50
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
55
55
Software
63
63
Speakers
53
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
3500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-353M
RG-505
OS
Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS)
Android 12
RAM Size
1 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 × 544
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
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Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG353M
$146
None listed
Not carried
RG505
$148
Not carried
Community Pulse

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Overall user rating

RG353M
64/100 · 10
RG505
64/100 · 11

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