Anbernic RG406V

Specification

General
Model Name	Anbernic RG406V
Brand	Anbernic
Release Date	September 2024
Price	$165
Where to buy?	*Get the Anbernic RG406V from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress

Software
OS	Android 13
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)

System
CPU	Unisoc Tiger T820
Cores/Threads	1 x ARM Cortex A76 @ 2.7 GHz 3 x ARM Cortex A76 @ 2.3 GHz 4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.1 GHz
GPU	Mali G57 MP4 @ 780 MHz
RAM	8GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X

Storage
Internal Storage Size	128GB
Internal Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	microSD (max 2TB)
Expandable Storage Speed

Body
Width	145 mm
Height	105 mm
Depth	29 mm
Weight	289g
Material
Speakers	Stereo
Colors	Grey/Beige White/Transparent Black
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons	Analog L2/R2 with hall sensor
Analog Sticks	Dual with hall sensor
Rumble / vibration

Battery
Battery Capacity	5500 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)	4 – 8 hours

Display
Size (inches)	4.0
Resolution	960 x 720
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Display Type	IPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
Protection	OCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density

Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output	via USB Type C with Display Port
Ports	1 x USB Type C
Others

Miscellaneous
Other features	RGB lighting, Gyroscope

Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn	Excellent
PlayStation 1	Excellent
Nintendo 64	Excellent
Sega Dreamcast	Excellent
PlayStation 2	Excellent
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Excellent
Nintendo DS	Excellent
PlayStation Portable	Excellent
Nintendo Wii	Excellent
PlayStation 3	Poor
Nintendo Wii U	Poor
Compatibility Sheet

Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark
Geekbench 6
Geekbench 5
Antutu
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

Powered by the Unisoc T820, a solid performer, it handles most GameCube and PS2 games with ease with some harder to emulate games requiring a little tweaking. Overall, it’s a significant step forward in terms of power and capabilities compared to the RG405V.
960 x 720 screen is beautiful and crisp. Gets really bright or dim when needed.
The bulky design enhances its ergonomics compared to similar vertical handhelds like the RG40XXV, making it more comfortable for extended gaming sessions.
Fans are relatively quiet even on maximum performance.
New hall analog sticks are taller and have more range of movement than the RG405V. No cardinal snapping observed.
D-pad and other buttons are just as good as those on recent Anbernic devices.
Good battery life, up to 8 hours of gaming.