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Anbernic RG35XXSP

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RG35XXSP

Released May 2024.5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Approximate retail month May 2024, supported by the May 21 physical review and the contemporary May retail rollout. Anbernic currently continues to sell the same RG35XXSP family. Later button/battery insulation revisions are not silently assigned this original review sample. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Chip
Allwinner H700
Screen size
3.5in
Refresh rate
60Hz
Weight
192g

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Ports

  • USB-C
  • HDMI
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • 2 microSD card

All specs

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General

Series
RG35XX2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Model numbers
RG35XXSP, China-RG35XXSP-Silver-64G1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current China / Silver 64G configuration, SKU China-RG35XXSP-Silver-64G. China is the shipping warehouse, not a destination-market claim. Available flag is true. RG34XXSP and RG SP are different products.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
8 May 20244Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/tagged/rg35xxspRead 8 October 2026Maker news index dates First Look at NEW ANBERNIC RG35XXSP May 8, 2024. This is the official reveal, separate from earlier unofficial leaks and later retail shipments.
Status
Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Silver1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026
Device class
Retro handheld2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Linux retro/emulation handheld with a clamshell body. Emulator support is not native backward compatibility or a compatibility certification.
Form factor
Clamshell2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

Platform and software

OS family
Other Linux2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
OS at launch
Anbernic Linux14Press articleretrododo.com/rg35xxsp-is-officialRead 8 October 2026Contemporary May 11, 2024 update lists Linux OS in the manufacturer-provided RG35XXSP specifications. Current page says Linux 64-bit, but the later 64-bit update is not retroactively assigned to launch. No kernel version is claimed.
Latest OS
Anbernic Linux V1.1.5 (2026-05-22)13Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/system-updateRead 8 October 2026Current exact RG35XXSP section lists RG35XXSP-EN-64G-V1.1.5-260522. This is the latest available maker system image, not proof of the preinstalled version. Separate 16 GB download and sibling RG34XXSP/RG SP firmware are excluded.
Built-in game stores
Not available
Physical games
None2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists TF card slots only and Supports ported games and other 30+ emulators, with games downloaded by the user. No cartridge or disc slot
Backward compatibility
Not available
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available

Processor and graphics

Chip
Allwinner H7005Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly names Allwinner H700. Other is the existing schema enum for Allwinner.
Chip brand
Other5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Core configuration
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
4Cortex-A531.5
Source2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
CPU cores
4
Max CPU clock
1.5GHz
Process
Not available
GPU
Mali-G31 MP22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker advertises dual-core Mali-G31 MP2. Arm shader-core nomenclature is not entered as AMD/NVIDIA/Intel GPU compute units.
GPU architecture
Bifrost7Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g31Read 8 October 2026Arm explicitly identifies the maker-named Mali-G31 as Bifrost. No later generation or device clock is inferred.
GPU compute units
22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026dual-core Mali-G31 MP2. Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD CUs
GPU max clock
Not available
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Lowest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available

Memory and storage

RAM
1GB2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
RAM type
LPDDR43Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/1727236118350_86579ab7-705f-42b5-83a5-e9375f42631a_1024x1024.pngRead 8 October 2026LPDDR4 1GB is explicit in the maker image. No RAM clock, transfer rate or bandwidth is inferred.
RAM speed
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
Not available
Storage type
Not available
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Memory card
microSD2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Dual TF card slots. Both hold removable cards, even when the firmware calls TF1 Internal Card. No internal storage capacity or internal M.2 socket count is inferred.
Card speed class
Not available
Max card size
512GB2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker explicitly supports TF expansion up to 512 GB. No theoretical maximum is substituted.

Display

Screen size
3.5in(8.9 cm)2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Native resolution
640 × 480px2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
228.6ppi
Aspect ratio
4:310Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly states 4:3.
Panel type
IPS2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Native panel orientation
Landscape2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026640x480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
No11Reviewretrogamingbanter.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says no touchscreen support when describing DS emulation and on-screen stylus control. Nominal common-model display/control fact, not a test result transferred across revisions.
Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
64048060
Source10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026GamesRadar stock-firmware specifications state 640 x 480 and 60 Hz. Exact reviewed stock build is unpublished. This records the standard factory-reference mode. Reports of 120 Hz through custom Gamma firmware/boot-package modifications are excluded from the factory maximum. Current maker does not publish its own refresh-rate number.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Second display
Not available

Controls

Stick sensor
Not available
Stick layout
Not available
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Trigger sensor
Digital21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact feature labels L2/R2: Supported and Analog Triggers: Not supported classify the shoulder inputs as digital buttons. Current maker diagram and all-side views show L2/R2 pushbuttons. The lid Hall magnetic switch does not establish Hall triggers.
Trigger stops
Not available
D-pad
Cross9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Current all-side Silver maker views show a single cross D-pad. No analogue sticks are present.
Face button labels
Nintendo9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below.
Extra rear and grip buttons
09Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Complete rear/side/top views show four shoulder buttons at the top edge and no additional rear paddles. Shoulder buttons are excluded from the rear-button count.
Trackpads
09Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026No dedicated trackpads in the complete maker all-side views and manufacturer manual control diagram. The display and D-pad are excluded.
System-level remapping
Yes8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Common Settings, Key Customization: Button Custom lets users customize body-button or gamepad mapping. This is a system setting.
System buttons
Menu, Select, Start, Power, Reset, Volume +, Volume -8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Complete interface labels Menu, Select, Start, Power key, Reset and volume. GamesRadar explicitly describes volume up/down. Shoulder pushbuttons and ABXY are excluded from system inputs.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Detached controller connection
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Fingerprint
Not available

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope
No21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact RG35XX SP rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Not supported. The maker lid Hall switch is a closure sensor, not a gyroscope.
Rumble
Rumble2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
RGB lighting
Not available

Measured

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Brightness (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured)
Not available
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

Speakers
117Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Speaker+Replacement/184448Read 8 October 2026Complete exact-device disassembly shows and removes one speaker underneath the control-panel grille. Mono wording alone is not used as a driver count.
Speaker direction
Front-facing9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Central speaker grille faces the user on the lower control panel when held for handheld play.
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026

Ports and dock

Ports
TypeCountSide
USB-C1Top
HDMI1Top
3.5 mm audio1Bottom
microSD card2Bottom
Source8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Control diagram labels HD, OTG/USB, TF1/INT and TF2/EXT, consistent with current all-side maker views. One top USB-C and HDMI, two bottom microSD slots and one bottom headphone jack. HDMI connector subtype remains unqualified because reviews disagree between mini and micro. No USB speed or charging watts are inferred.9Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/2364/5092/files/RG35XXSP_b7e42cde-f929-45ad-a249-d274e621660e.jpgRead 8 October 2026Maker all-side view shows one USB-C and HD output at the top/back of the lower body, headphone jack and two TF slots at its bottom/front. Connector sides refer to handheld-use control-panel axes.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-rg35xxsp-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same common physical port locations. Reviewer calls the HDMI connector micro HDMI, while RetroDodo and RGC call mini HDMI, so subtype is omitted. No old sample performance or runtime is transferred.
USB-C ports
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
USB-C charging
Not available
Video out
Yes2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Max external display
Not available
External GPU
Not available
Dock
Not available
Max output through dock
Not available
Dock ports
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 52Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
4.22Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Current maker says Bluetooth 4.2 only works with Bluetooth controllers. Bluetooth audio is not inferred.
NFC
Not available
Cellular
No21Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx-spRead 8 October 2026Exact RG35XX SP rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not supported. Maker 5G Wi-Fi means the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, not a 5G modem.
Network
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
3,300mAh2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Hours (h)
8
Source2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Maker says lasting 8 hours. No workload, game, brightness, endpoint or power mode is published, so the use-case cell stays unknown. This is a nominal claim, not a measured runtime or a minimum guarantee.
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
8h
Wired charging
7.5W2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Technical specification row Charging: 5V/1.5A, support C2C charger. 5 V x 1.5 A = 7.5 W. The maker states volts and amps, no wattage
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
Bypass charging
Not available
Charger in box
No8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charging section says the package includes a 5 V / 1.5 A four-line charging/data cable. It does not say a power adapter is supplied. The current maker complete box list and RGC guide independently exclude an adapter. Voltage/current do not establish a maximum watt field.12Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2024/06/07/anbernic-rg35xx-family-starter-guideRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly includes RG35XXSP and says RGXX devices do not include a charging brick. Current selected maker package corroborates this. Generic charging-safety prose is not used to infer a charging protocol or supported maximum watts.
Included charger
Not available

Cooling

Fans
022Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Retro Handhelds community handheld spreadsheet, row RG35XX SP, Cooling column is marked as none. Retro Catalog tags the SP with Cooling, which is a generic tag and not a fan claim
Vapor chamber
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available

Build

Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Battery, Speaker, Action buttons, Case, Motherboard16Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Battery+Replacement/184093Read 8 October 2026Exact-device illustrated guide removes the screw-fastened cover/case and disconnects the battery plug. Battery is replaceable without soldering. Guide does not establish every battery revision has identical supplier ratings.17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Speaker+Replacement/184448Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement procedure removes the motherboard to reach the driver. This is service access, not a promise of official retail parts availability.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Action+Buttons+Replacement/184628Read 8 October 2026Exact-device guide covers removable shoulder controls, power/reset, volume, D-pad and front action buttons.19Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Case+Replacement/184867Read 8 October 2026Exact-device case replacement guide is fully opened. It documents disassembly and shell replacement, not a manufacturer warranty claim.20Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Anbernic+RG35XXSP+Motherboard+Replacement/184865Read 8 October 2026Exact-device board replacement guide disconnects the battery and display cable and removes the board mounting screws.

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Not available
Weight
192g(6.8 oz)2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Console weight 0.192 kg, converted exactly to 192 g. Box and carton mass excluded. Maker length/width labels conflict across its pages, and the tuple describes the closed clamshell, so handheld-use dimensions are omitted.
Weight without controllers
Not available

Certifications

Game compatibility programme
Not available
FCC ID
2AJU8-RG35XXSP8Owner's manualfccid.io/2AJU8-RG35XXSP/User-Manual/User-manual-7697054.pdfRead 10 October 2026The maker's FCC user manual exhibit sits under FCC ID 2AJU8-RG35XXSP on the public FCC mirror (grantee code 2AJU8, product code RG35XXSP). The mirror's listing page returned 403, so only this exhibit path was read
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
RG35XXSP handheld, 64 GB microSD card, USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable, Screen protector, User manual1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected 64G option supplies one 64 GB TF/microSD card. This is removable system/game storage, not 64 GB internal flash. Card brand, games and file counts are not asserted. Other options add a second card or BAG and are excluded.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxspRead 10 October 2026Current Included in the box section and Accessories list name handheld, Type-C cable, screen protector and manual. Retail giftbox is packaging, not an extra product.
Carrying case
None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xxsp.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected Silver 64G is the standard configuration without the separate BAG option. Current maker complete accessory list has no carrying case. Giftbox means retail packaging.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year15Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 8 October 2026Global anbernic.com direct-purchase terms, including this selected China-warehouse SKU: 12 months from customer receipt for product defects. After 15 days the stated service is free replacement repair parts. Destination-specific 15-day returns and statutory rights are separate. This does not promise the same terms for outside retailers.

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