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Anbernic RG405M vs Retroid Pocket 6
Product A: Anbernic
71 of 165 known
Change Anbernic RG405M
Product B: Retroid
70 of 165 known
63 of 156 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 30 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 73 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Refresh rateA: 60HzB: 120HzRetroid is 60 Hz higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAnbernic: 163 × 76 mm
- BRetroid: 205.5 × 80.5 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
4 of 9 differ
Series
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Model numbers
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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26 October 202514Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Article dated October 26, 2025 reports the Retroid Pocket 6 as officially unveiled. The first design was pulled after community backlash and the redesigned model went to pre-order on November 2 to 3, 2025.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Announcement article updated October 27, 2025.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$177.991Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker store: regular price $177.99 for the standard version, shown with a sale price. Reviews and the community sheet give the same $178 retail price, with $167.99 for the first 48 hours. The 128 GB and 256 GB microSD bundles cost more. Tax is not included.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Price column: $168 (first 48 hours), $178 (retail).
$22914Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Pre-order price $209 for 8 GB and 128 GB. Regular price after release $229. The 12 GB and 256 GB option was $279 and is not this reference. USD list price without sales tax.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Retailing at $229 for the 8 GB model, with $20 off for pre-orders. The 12 GB model was $279 at retail.16Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 10 October 2026Maker policy states the selling price does not include applicable tax.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
Anbernic system V1.18 (Android 12)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Store notice: RG405M latest system version V1.18. The page still lists Android 12.
Not available
Built-in game stores
Google Play1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Support Android games, and users can download games. The Google Play Store is confirmed by Retro Dodo and Time Extension.4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Play Store already installed.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Games and apps come from the Google Play Store.
Physical games
Backward compatibility
Not available
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
9 of 16 differ
Chip
Unisoc Tiger T6181Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 64-bit octa-core.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 22Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026
Chip brand
Core configuration
AAnbernic RG405M
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A75 | 2 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
BRetroid Pocket 6
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoldPlus | 3.2 |
| 4 | Gold | 2.8 |
| 3 | Silver | 2 |
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
2GHz
3.2GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
Not available
GPU max clock
GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
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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 TDP
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Memory and storage
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RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
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Storage slots
Not available
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
Card speed class
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Display
8 of 17 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
200ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AAnbernic RG405M
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
BRetroid Pocket 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
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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)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
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Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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Trigger sensor
Digital5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026L1/L2 and R1/R2 are in-line buttons on the top edge. Retro Catalog marks analog triggers as not supported.7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.
Trigger stops
Not available
D-pad
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
04Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The back has rubber grips only. Shoulder buttons are on the top edge.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Back has rubber bumpers. No rear buttons. Four in-line shoulder buttons on the top.
System-level remapping
System buttons
Power, Volume +, Volume -, Home, Start, Select4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top edge volume buttons and power button. Plastic start and select buttons below the right stick.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Start and Select under the right stick. Home button on the left near the screen.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Power, Volume +-, Home.
Detached controller connection
Not available
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Controller mouse sensor
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Motion and feedback
1 of 3 differ
Gyroscope
Rumble
Measured
3 of 30 differ
Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AAnbernic RG405M
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Demanding games, not named | 6 |
BRetroid Pocket 6
Not availableShortest gaming test runtime (measured)
6h
Not available
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
6h
Not available
Video runtime (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw gaming (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
Not available
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Microphones
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Ports and dock
7 of 10 differ
Ports
AAnbernic RG405M
| Type | Count | Side |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Top |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Bottom |
| microSD card | 1 | Bottom |
Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top: USB-C port, volume buttons, LED and power button. Bottom: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers. No ports or buttons on the sides.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Upper edge: in-line L1/L2, cooling vent, USB-C/DC port, volume rocker, power button, R1/R2. Sides carry no buttons or features.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Top: power button, volume rocker, USB-C port, air vent. Bottom: 3.5mm headphone socket and MicroSD slot.
BRetroid Pocket 6
| 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 |
Source3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. USB generation suffix and link rate are not published. Charging is explicitly 27 Watt, rather than inferred from an adapter.9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Bottom SD card slot, headphone jack and USB-C port. Nominal common body facts only. Reviewer uses the other stick-top layout and does not establish sample storage, so runtime and performance are not transferred.
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB-C charging
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27W
Video out
Max external display
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External GPU
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Dock
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Max output through dock
AAnbernic RG405M
Not availableBRetroid Pocket 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Dock ports
Not available
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 ports13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Seven-in-one dock lists one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors, separate from handheld ports.
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
NFC
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Cellular
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AAnbernic RG405M
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 7 |
BRetroid Pocket 6
Not availableBattery life (claimed, min)
Not available
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Battery life (claimed, max)
7h
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Wired charging
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Charging standards
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
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Included charger
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Cooling
1 of 3 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
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Custom fan curve
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Build
1 of 3 differ
Built-in kickstand
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Dimensions and weight
2 of 3 differ
Dimensions
Width163Height76mm(6.4 × 3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console specification: length 16.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, height 1.59 cm. Stored as width 163 mm and height 76 mm. The 15.9 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.
Width205.5Height80.5mm(8.1 × 3.2 in)3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker Size row 205.5*80.5*17.2mm. Handheld landscape body, so the first two values are width and height. The third value is not stored as depth.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Page lists 205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm, matching the maker spec image. Width and height only. The 17.2 mm third value has no stated axis or maximum depth including the sticks, so depth is left out.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
2 of 2 differ
In the box
RG405M handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual, Screen protector1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories list. The giftbox is retail packaging. The microSD card in the bundle versions is left out of the standard version.
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Carrying case
None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026No case in the accessories list.
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Current RP6 Specifications image states 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X and 128 GB UFS 3.1.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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