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Anbernic RG405V
Budget vertical Android handheld
AnbernicAndroid 12
Price~$115Score83/100Bat5,500mAh (9hrs)Wt~282g
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- 4-inch IPS touchscreen
- Unisoc T618
- Hall joystick
Bottom line
Budget vertical Android handheld.
- Strongest suit
- Value (88/100)
- Best for
- Entry-level Android emulation
- Main tradeoff
- T618 chip is older generation
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
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
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG405V |
|---|---|
| Display | 4" IPS 640x480 touch |
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T618 (octa-core) |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB eMMC + microSD (2TB max) |
| Battery | 5,500mAh (9hrs) |
| Weight | ~282g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | Android 12 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS2 / GC
78
PSP / DS
85
Android
82
Portability
84
Value
88
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