Anbernic RG505

Anbernic RG505

Specification

General
Model NameAnbernic RG505
BrandAnbernic
Release DateQ4 2022
Price$158
Where to buy?*Get the Anbernic RG505 from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSAndroid 12
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)GammaOS
System
CPUUnisoc Tiger T618
Cores/Threads2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz
6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPUMali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM4GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Storage
Internal Storage Size128GB
Internal Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD (max 512GB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width189 mm
Height87 mm
Depth18 mm
Weight286g
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersStereo
ColorsGrey/Turquoise/Yellow
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with with L3/R3 and hall sensor
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity5000 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)5 hours
Display
Size (inches)4.95
Resolution960 x 544
Aspect Ratio16:9
Display TypeOLED
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.0
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output
Ports1 x USB Type C
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features6-axis 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 Average
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent
Nintendo Wii Average
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility SheetRetroid Pocket 3+ (similar processor)
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark2536
Geekbench 6Single-core: 460
Multi-core: 1435
Geekbench 5
Antutuv9: 213115
Cinebench R23
3DMark

The RG505 is an affordable option for those who want to relive the nostalgia of playing their favorite games from the past. It’s stand out feature is its OLED screen which is beautiful and has accurate colors. Its price/performance makes it a value device. However, it does come with quite a bit of flaws which prevents it from being a perfect device.

Pros

  • Plays well up to the PSP while still able to play some 6th gen console games.
  • OLED screen has accurate colors.

Cons

  • Ergonomics can be better.
  • Thick screen bezels make the device bigger than competition with bigger screens.
  • No Google Play Store. (Update 3rd Nov 2023: Google Play has been added since Q4 2022. Thanks carmine!)
  • No video out.

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