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AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

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General

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Series

RG Vita1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The store page covers the RG VITA and the RG VITA Pro. The Pro column is used for every value.

Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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RPN-8-GC, RPN-8-16B, RPN-8-BK, RPN-8-CR, RPN-8-IB, RPN-8-CP, RPN-8-WM, RPN-12-GC, RPN-12-16B, RPN-12-BK, RPN-12-CR, RPN-12-IB, RPN-12-CP, RPN-12-WM1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Store listing and its Shopify product feed list 14 SKUs, RPN-8-xx and RPN-12-xx for GC, 16B, BK, CR, IB, CP and WM. These are store SKUs, not maker model numbers.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 February 20267Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-first-lookRead 15 October 2026Maker blog post First Look, dated 3 Feb 2026, shows the exterior of the RG VITA and RG VITA Pro. The full specification followed in March 2026.

June 202610Press articletimeextension.com/news/2026/06/here-are-the-specs-and-launch-prices-for-the-retroid-pocket-nova-retroids-new-43-handheldRead 14 October 2026June 2026 launch article. Pre-orders opened on 26 June 2026 at 9pm EST.11Press articleengadget.com/2201878/retroids-pocket-nova-is-a-very-capable-43-handheld-that-costs-dollar229Read 14 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2026 reports the Pocket Nova announcement with specs and prices. An earlier teaser date was not found, so only the month is stored.

Status

Available2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store data lists the Pro in Black and White, Standard Version with no SD Card, in stock at the China and US warehouses. Firmware updates continued until August 2026.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026All 14 store variants are marked available. The listing was published on 25 June 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.992Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store data: Pro compare-at price 149.99 and current price 139.99 for the Standard Version with no SD Card. Retro Handhelds gives 149.99 as the retail price and 139.99 as the early-bird price. Tax treatment is not stated.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026Article dated 18 Mar 2026 and updated 23 Mar 2026: the Pro costs 149.99 USD at retail, with an early-bird price of 139.99 USD for the first 72 hours. The update says the first version swapped the Vita and Vita Pro prices. This is the console without an SD card. Tax treatment is not stated.

From $2291Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 202610Press articletimeextension.com/news/2026/06/here-are-the-specs-and-launch-prices-for-the-retroid-pocket-nova-retroids-new-43-handheldRead 14 October 202611Press articleengadget.com/2201878/retroids-pocket-nova-is-a-very-capable-43-handheld-that-costs-dollar229Read 14 October 202612Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 14 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Color: Black/White.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro.jsRead 15 October 2026Store option TYPE for the Pro: Black Standard Version and White Standard Version.

GC, 16Bit, Black, Crystal, Ice Blue, Clear Purple, Watermelon1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Color options as named in the store: GC, 16Bit, Black, Crystal, Ice Blue, Clear Purple, Watermelon.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Android 14 and Linux 64-bit dual system that plays Android games and 30+ emulators. Emulator support is not native backward compatibility.

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Android 13 gaming handheld marketed as a retro handheld with an Android launcher. Not a Windows PC and not a cloud-only device.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Product photos show one fixed slate body with the screen between the controls.

Slate1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Single slate body with fixed controls. The maker's photos show no detachable controllers and no hinge.

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row System: Android 14/Linux 64-bit. Both systems ship on the device. Time Extension and Retro Handhelds say Linux boots by default. The first listed system is stored.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Review dated 24 Apr 2026: the handheld dual-boots Linux by default or Android 14 when the R button is held at boot.

Android2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

OS at launch

Android 14 and Linux 64-bit dual system1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row System: Android 14/Linux 64-bit.

Android 132Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026OS row: Android 13.

Latest OS

Android V1.15 and Linux V1.0.110Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-15Read 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Aug 2026: the Android V1.15 system update is officially available. This is the newest Android release in the maker news feed.11Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-linux-v1-0-1-system-updateRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 17 Jun 2026: RG VITA Pro Linux V1.0.1 system update. This is the newest Linux release in the maker news feed.

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Built-in game stores

Google Play9Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-14-firmware-updateRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 20 May 2026: the V1.14 update officially integrates the Google Play Store over OTA. Time Extension said the launch firmware had no Play Store.

Google Play19Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 14 October 2026Starter guide focuses on the Retroid Pocket 6 and Nova. It says Retroid Pocket devices ship as a general Android device with essential apps such as the Play Store pre-installed. Apps are installed through the Play Store.

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The specification and the accessory image show no game card or disc slot. Games load from storage or the TF cards.

None2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026The Interface row has no game card or disc slot.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Rockchip RK35761Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row CPU: RK3576 64-bit octa-core processor: 4×A72 + 4×A53, up to 2.2GHz.

Qualcomm QCS85502Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor row: Qualcomm QCS8550. The maker does not name a Snapdragon model.

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026

Qualcomm2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A72	2.2
4	Cortex-A53	Not available

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The maker gives 4×A72 + 4×A53 and one clock, up to 2.2GHz. The clock is stored on the A72 cluster. The maker does not publish the A53 clock, so it is left out. Core names are confirmed by the Rockchip brief datasheet.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)macrogroup.ru/upload/iblock/5ae/pcppugofyszbwkpynnc1pn5ceaxyd0sg/RK3576-Brief-Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rockchip RK3576 brief datasheet lists a quad Cortex-A72 and a quad Cortex-A53. It gives no clocks.

BRetroid Pocket Nova

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	1	Kryo Prime	3.2
Performance	4	Kryo Gold	2.8
Efficiency	3	Kryo Silver	2

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026CPU row: 1x Kryo Prime at 3.2GHz, 4x Kryo Gold at 2.8GHz, 3x Kryo Silver at 2.0GHz. The maker names the cores this way and no individual Arm core models are stated. Kryo Prime, Gold and Silver map to the Prime, Performance and Efficiency core types.3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor image: Process 4nm.

GPU

Arm Mali-G52 MC31Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row GPU: Mali-G52 MC3.

Qualcomm Adreno 7402Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

GPU architecture

Bifrost14Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 15 October 2026Arm calls Mali-G52 the second Bifrost-based mainstream GPU.

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

313Maker spec sheet (PDF)macrogroup.ru/upload/iblock/5ae/pcppugofyszbwkpynnc1pn5ceaxyd0sg/RK3576-Brief-Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The brief datasheet lists ARM Mali G52 MC3. MC3 is Arm's name for a three-core configuration. The unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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680MHz3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor image: Adreno 740 @ 680MHz.

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Memory & Storage: 4GB +64GB eMCP.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Model options 8+128GB and 12+128GB. Storage is 128GB for both.

RAM type

LPDDR4X17Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/exclusive-anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-set-to-arrive-in-marchRead 15 October 2026Article dated 11 Feb 2026 relays a spec table from a source close to Anbernic that lists 4GB LPDDR4X for the Pro. The maker states only 4GB. HeldGames also lists LPDDR4X and nothing contradicts it.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists 4 GB LPDDR4X.

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

64GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Memory & Storage: 4GB +64GB eMCP.

128GB2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026RAM & Storage row: UFS3.1 128GB. Every configuration has 128GB.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026The maker names eMCP, a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM. HeldGames lists 64 GB eMMC 5.1. No source names UFS.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists 64 GB eMMC 5.1 plus microSD up to 2 TB.

UFS2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row TF card: 16GB system card, dual card slots, supports TF card expansion up to 2TB. TF is microSD.

microSD2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Interface row lists a TF Card Slot. Reviewers call it a microSD slot.

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row TF card: expansion up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB in decimal units.

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Display

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Screen size

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: 5.5-inch IPS INCELL touchscreen, resolution 1920*1080.

4.5in(11.4 cm)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: 1920*1080.

1280 × 960px2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

355.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:919Retailer pagedragonbox.de/en/anbernic/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists 16:9, which matches 1920 x 1080 exactly.

4:34Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_36c914da-b58f-426c-8054-52c25f129c5b.jpgRead 14 October 2026Display image: 4.5 inch, 4:3, AMOLED, 120Hz, 1280x960. The same image states 500 nits peak brightness and 150% sRGB gamut volume. Neither is stored because the brightness has no SDR or HDR mode and the gamut is volume, not DCI-P3 coverage.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: IPS INCELL touchscreen.

OLED2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Screen row: 4.5-inch AMOLED.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 20261920*1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

Landscape2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 20261280 x 960 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Screen: IPS INCELL touchscreen.

Yes13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes the screen as a 4:3 touchscreen.14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Touch Screen: Supported.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Touchscreen Yes.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-price-and-release-date-revealedRead 15 October 2026The article lists the Pro display as 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz. The maker publishes no refresh rate. Retro Handhelds first impressions also list 60Hz.

BRetroid Pocket Nova

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	960	120

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Screen row: 1280*960 120Hz. This is the built-in panel. No lower refresh modes are documented.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Joystick: Large-angle 3D Hall joystick.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Spec text on the page: 3D hall sticks.

Stick layout

Symmetric3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows both sticks below the D-pad and the face buttons, mirrored left and right. That is the symmetric layout.

Symmetric6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Black variant photo shows one stick below the D-pad on the left and one below the face buttons on the right. This is the symmetric layout.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer describes digital shoulder buttons and triggers as excessively clicky and says there are no analogue triggers.20Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-first-impressionsRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says there are no analog triggers and the triggers are clicky button style.

Hall effect5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026L2/R2 Triggers tile: Hall sensor based triggers.

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows one cross D-pad on the left.

Cross5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026D-Pad tile shows a single cross D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels X top, Y left, A right and B bottom, the Nintendo layout.

Nintendo6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. Software layouts can differ from the print.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

04Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker rear and side views show no rear buttons or paddles. L1, L2, R1 and R2 sit on the top edge and are excluded.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026The maker's rear photo of the Black model shows a vented back with no rear buttons or paddles. The M1 and M2 macro buttons sit on the top edge.

Trackpads

03Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026No trackpad on the maker diagram or renders. The screen and sticks are excluded.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026No dedicated trackpad in the maker's front and rear photos.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes10Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-v1-15Read 15 October 2026The V1.15 post adds RG Keymapper, which turns on-screen controls into physical button inputs with saved profiles, and a Control Center with Button Mapping. This works without game support.

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System buttons

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Reset, Function, Return, Select, Start3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels: power key, VOL-/+, Reset Button, Function key, Return key, SELECT and START. Face buttons, sticks and shoulders are excluded.

Power, Volume +, Volume -, M1, M2, Start, Select, Home, Back14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Additional Controls row: Home, back, volume up and down, M1/M2 shoulder buttons. Power is on the right side per DroiX. Start and Select come from the DroiX spec tab.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026Shoulder, trigger and macro buttons are on the top. Volume and power buttons are on the right side.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab Action Buttons: D-PAD, joysticks, M1/M2, Menu, shoulder, Start / Select (+ / -), triggers, ABXY. Retro Catalog names a Home button where this tab says Menu. The maker's front photo shows a home icon button, so Home is stored.18Reviewdarylbaxter.com/posts/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer names extra M1 and M2 buttons used as shortcuts.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: Built-in six-axis gyroscope sensor.

Yes14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported. No sensor details are given.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Gyroscope Yes.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function lists a vibration motor.

Rumble14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported. Generic rumble only, with no actuator type.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Rumble Yes.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function lists joystick light control. Maker renders show lit rings around both sticks.

Yes5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026RGB Ring tile: configurable, decorative RGB ring for both sticks.

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,732points16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX scored 3,732 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Firmware and power profile are not stated.

Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,497,067points16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX scored 1,497,067 in AnTuTu. AnTuTu version, firmware and power profile are not stated.

Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	PSP emulation, game not named	5

Source15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says about five hours of PSP gameplay on a single charge. The game, brightness and settings are not stated, so this is an approximate figure. The same review says 10% to 90% charging takes roughly 70 minutes. That is a partial charge and is not stored as a full charge time.

BRetroid Pocket Nova

Test	Hours (h)
Max load	4

Source16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026AnTuTu on a loop at full screen brightness, maximum performance and matching fan profiles ran around four hours. The review gives no exact minutes and no nit value for the brightness. The stated average-use estimate of about eight hours is not stored because it is not measured. DroiX also reports 53 dB on the Smart fan setting and 63 dB on Maximum. Those are not stored because the A-weighting and distance are not stated.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

26Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RG_VITA_Pro_7.webpRead 15 October 2026Maker feature image: High-fidelity stereo dual speakers. Two speakers are stored.

213Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes dual front-facing speakers.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 2026Front-facing stereo speakers.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Speakers Type Front Facing (X2).

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing4Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_3.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker bottom-edge view shows a speaker grille on each side of the headphone jack. Time Extension also calls the speakers downward-firing.

Front-facing6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Front photo shows a speaker grille at the lower edge of each grip.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 202614Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front. Stereo speaker listed.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 202617Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Front Facing.

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows a headphone symbol at the bottom edge. The product page lists support for 3.5mm stereo headphones. Time Extension places the jack between the two microSD slots.

Yes13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Type	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Top	Yes	18
HDMI	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	2	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/10_ee2fcd06-0e5c-4724-8f1c-8fbf9a721d8e.webpRead 15 October 2026Maker diagram: the top edge shows power key, VOL-/+, Reset Button, HDMI, an indicator light and USB. The bottom edge shows TF1/INT., a headphone symbol and TF2/EXT. The maker gives no HDMI subtype. Retro Handhelds says mini HDMI and Time Extension says micro HDMI, so the subtype is left out. The USB-C port carries the 18 W charging input and DisplayPort output named in the specification. USB speed is not stated.8Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-dual-systemRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Mar 2026 confirms an HDMI connection to a TV in addition to the USB-C DisplayPort output.

BRetroid Pocket Nova

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Interface row: USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5mm Audio Jack, TF Card Slot. Port sides come from the maker's product photos. The USB generation suffix and link rate are not published.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer lists an off-centre USB-C port on the bottom, a 3.5mm jack and an SD card slot. USB-C video out to a monitor works.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026Covered microSD slot, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C on the bottom.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: USB Type-C supports 1080p display port output and HD connection to TV.8Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/rg-vita-pro-dual-systemRead 15 October 2026Maker post dated 4 Mar 2026: the Type-C port supports 1080p DP output and TV mode connects through HDMI.

Yes2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Video Output row: DisplayPort 4K 60Hz via USB-C.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Video out via USB-C works as it should on a monitor.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Other function: USB Type-C supports 1080p display port output, stored as 1920 x 1080. The maker names no refresh rate.

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Read as 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over USB-C DisplayPort.

External GPU

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Dock

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Sold separately9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Retroid Official Dock is sold separately. Its compatibility list names RP Nova, RP6 and RP5 as fully compatible.

Max output through dock

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

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BRetroid Pocket Nova

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Dock specification: HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz. No HDR support is stated.

Dock ports

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1 USB-C PD charging input, 1 HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Seven-in-one dock: one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors and are separate from the handheld ports.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row WIFI/Bluetooth: WiFi 6. The maker does not name the bands.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row WIFI/Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2. A March 2026 maker blog post says Bluetooth 5.0 for TV mode controllers. The specification row is used.

5.32Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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No14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Mobile Data: Not supported.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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19Wh17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Li-Po, 5000 mAh, 19Wh, rated voltage 3.8 V, internal sealed battery. 5000 mAh x 3.8 V = 19 Wh, which agrees.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

5,000mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Battery: Li-polymer battery 5000 mAh, battery life 8 hours. The maker publishes no nominal voltage, so no Wh figure is stored.

5,000mAh2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 5000mAh.

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG Vita Pro

Hours (h)
8

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Battery: battery life 8 hours. The maker names no workload, brightness or endpoint, so the use case is left out. Nominal claim, not a measurement.

BRetroid Pocket Nova

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

18W1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Row Charging: 5V/9V and 18W, stored as 18 W. The maker names no charging standard.

27W2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Charging row: 27Watt, stated by the maker.

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 2026Review says there are options in settings to limit the max charge or charging speed.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026The accessory image shows a charging cable only and no power adapter.

No17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026The retailer's What's in the Box text lists the console, USB-C charging cable, tempered glass screen protector and user manual. No charger is listed. The maker's page lists no box contents.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

015Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-a-vita-in-name-only-and-thats-okayRead 15 October 2026Reviewer says there is no integrated fan and calls the handheld whisper-quiet.18Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/anbernic-rg-vita-proRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists a passive design with no fan.

17Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/7_a82613e0-36f7-4a4b-bf4f-72e9b1f6c8a5.jpgRead 14 October 2026Advanced Active Cooling cutaway shows one blower fan with a heatsink.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Back shell, Thumbstick caps, Buttons5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026Ergonomic Design tile: available for DIY users. The back shell is swappable. The maker's dimensions image lists the ergonomic grip as optional.20Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-nova-setup-guideRead 14 October 2026Setup guide says you can swap out all of your buttons for a different theme. DroiX describes removing four screws to fit the optional grip back shell. Removable thumbstick caps are noted by Retro Dodo.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width206Height84mm(8.1 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Console specification: length 20.6 cm, width 8.4 cm, height 1.86 cm. Length is stored as width 206 mm and width as height 84 mm. The 18.6 mm is an unqualified chassis thickness, so depth is left out.

Width169.9Height84.1mm(6.7 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Dimensions row: 169.9*84.1*15.6mm. The 15.6 mm value is the flat-back chassis thickness and is not stored as depth.8Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/75edfe9fbfcaf632480f3147853debcb.jpgRead 14 October 2026169.9 x 84.1 mm. Thickness is 15.6 mm for the default flat-back design and 26.3 mm with the optional ergonomic grip. The thickness is a chassis figure and the triggers and sticks are outside the dimension lines, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026Console specification: weight 0.278 kg, converted exactly to 278 g. The box specification weighs 0.458 kg.

255g(9 oz)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Weight row: 255g for the default flat-back design.8Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/75edfe9fbfcaf632480f3147853debcb.jpgRead 14 October 2026255 g for the flat-back design (default). 260 g with the optional ergonomic grip. The default is stored.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX quotes around 256 g, which matches the maker's 255 g within rounding.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG VITA Pro handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker RG VITA Pro Accessories image: game console x1, user manual x1, Type-C charging cable x1 and gift box x1. The gift box is retail packaging. The image shows no microSD card.

Console, USB-C charging cable, Tempered glass screen protector, User manual17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Same retailer box list. RetroHandhelds and PC Guide report that pre-orders also got a free bumped back shell and a tempered glass screen protector, so the screen protector may be a pre-order item. The retailer states it as part of the package.

Carrying case

None5Maker product pageanbernic.com/cdn/shop/files/RGVITAPro_2.jpgRead 15 October 2026No case in the maker accessory image.

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Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-proRead 15 October 2026

goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpg2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Pocket Nova Specifications image from the maker's product page.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 15 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months, counted from the day the customer receives the item. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

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