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Anbernic RG Vita Pro

Anbernic · Released Mar 2026 ·

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a 5.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3576. It launched at around $150.

7.5
out of 10
$150
Launch price $150
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Pros

  • +High-resolution display
  • +Access to mobile games and apps
  • +Supports connection to external displays
  • +Big 5000 mAh battery
  • +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
  • +Smooth navigation thanks to 4 GB of RAM
  • +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise

Cons

  • Misleading name, not actually powerful enough for stable PS Vita emulation
  • Black bars when playing older retro systems

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubePlayable
WiiPlayable
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSLimited
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Limited
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3576
CPU
Cortex-A72, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 MC3, 1.0 GHz
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
64GB eMCP
Weight
278 g
Dimensions
206 x 84 x 18.6 mm
Cooling
Active (fan)

Display

Size
5.5″
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
Yes

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
5000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
2
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
Yes
Hall effect sticks
Yes

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Android 14

Also plays natively: Android, Linux

Our verdict

Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen9.0
Performance5.7

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a 5.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3576. It launched at around $150. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 14. Highlights include: High-resolution display; Access to mobile games and apps; Supports connection to external displays; Big 5000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: Misleading name, not actually powerful enough for stable PS Vita emulation; Black bars when playing older retro systems.