Anbernic RG-405V
Anbernic · Released Sep 2023 ·
The Anbernic RG-405V is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618. It launched at around $135.
Pros
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Large 5500 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Responsive UI thanks to 4 GB of RAM
- +The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Low resolution screen
- −Great emulation performance, but the screen size isn't ideal for widescreen games
- −Bulky form factor
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- UNISOC Tiger T618
- CPU
- Cortex-A75, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MP2, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB eMMC
- Weight
- 282 g
- Dimensions
- 105 x 145 x 35 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 4″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5500 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, 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 12
Also plays natively: Android
Our verdict
The Anbernic RG-405V is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618. It launched at around $135. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 12. Highlights include: Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Large 5500 mAh battery; The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; Great emulation performance, but the screen size isn't ideal for widescreen games; Bulky form factor.