Anbernic RG405V
Budget vertical Android handheld
~$115
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- 4-inch IPS touchscreen
- Unisoc T618
- Hall joystick
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most.
- Entry-level Android emulation
- GameCube/PSP on a budget
- Vertical form factor preference
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying.
- T618 chip is older generation
- May struggle with demanding PS2 games
- Installing custom OS voids warranty
Specs snapshot
Quick reference pulled from the catalog.
Performance snapshot
How it stacks up by play style.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Anbernic RG405V vs Retroid Pocket 2S (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Retroid Pocket 2S (~$120) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG405V vs Anbernic RG556 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Anbernic RG556 (~$250) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG405V vs Retroid Pocket 5 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Retroid Pocket 5 (~$199) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG405V vs Retroid Pocket Mini V2 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Retroid Pocket Mini V2 (~$179) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG405V vs Anbernic RG477V (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Anbernic RG477V (~$200) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG405V vs Anbernic RG557 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG405V (~$115) and Anbernic RG557 (~$210) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.