Anbernic RG405M vs Anbernic RG405V
Comparison
| Model Name | Anbernic RG405M | Anbernic RG405V |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Release Date | 2023 | September 2023 |
| Price | $178 | $130 |
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| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Launcher | ||
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | GammaOS | GammaOS |
| CPU | Unisoc Tiger T618 | Unisoc Tiger T618 |
| Cores/Threads | 2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz | 2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz | Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X 1866 MHz | LPDDR4X 1866 MHz |
| Internal Storage Size | 128GB | 128GB |
| Internal Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
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| Expandable Storage | microSD (max 2TB) | microSD (up to 2TB) |
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| Width | 163 mm | 145 mm |
| Height | 76 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 15.9 mm | 35 mm |
| Weight | 260g | 282g |
| Material | Aluminium alloy | Plastic |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Colors | Black/Grey | Transparent Purple/Classic Grey/Wood Grain |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | ||
| Analog Sticks | Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor | Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor |
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| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | ||
| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 6 hours | 8 hours |
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Display Type | IPS | IPS |
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| Protection | OCA laminated screen | OCA laminated screen |
| Screen to body ratio | ||
| Pixel Density | 200 PPI | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| Network | ||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | ||
| TV Output | ||
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C | 1 x USB Type C |
| Others | ||
| Other features | 6 axis gyroscope, supports wireless screen projection (screencasting) | 6 axis gyroscope |
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| Compatibility Sheet | Retroid Pocket 3+ (similar processor) | |
| Passmark CPU Mark | 2536 | 2536 |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: 460 Multi-core: 1435 | Single-core: 460 Multi-core: 1435 |
| Geekbench 5 | ||
| Antutu | v9: 213115 | v9: 213115 |
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Advantages of the Anbernic RG405M
- Comes in a premium looking (and feeling) metal chasis. You can wow your friends with it.
- If looks is your primary concern, then the Anbernic RG405M wins hands down.
- Horizontal and more pocketable.
Advantages of the Anbernic RG405V
- Bigger and more comfortable than the RG405M.
- You get the same performance of the RG405M at a $50 discount.
- The wood grain color is one of its kind.
- Slightly better battery life.
TLDR
Both equally powerful devices. Go for the RG405M if looks and design matter most to you. Go for the RG405V if they don’t.