Both the AYANEO Pocket Micro and the Anbernic RG Slide are horizontal Android 13 handhelds priced around $190, but they differ where it counts for emulation. The Pocket Micro's MediaTek Helio G99 tops out reliably around Nintendo Wii, while the RG Slide's UNISOC Tiger T820 pushes further to PlayStation 2. Buyers who want a known brand with broader retail options may lean toward the AYANEO; those prioritising emulation headroom for the same entry price should consider the RG Slide.
| AYANEO Pocket Micro / Antech Core Micro | RG Slide | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190–$250 | $190 |
| Brand | AYANEO | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 09 | 2025 / 06 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek Helio G99 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP4 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X (4266 MT/s) | 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatpipe Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 4.7 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | LTPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 960 x 640 | 1280 x 960 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 329.65 PPI | 340.43 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 233 grams | 379 grams |
| Dimensions | 156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm | 154 mm x 90 mm x 26 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic & Metal |
| Colors | Magic Black, Soul Red, Retro Gray | Black, White |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Video out | ❌ | USB-C video out Bottom facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Bottom facing |
| Audio out | USB-C audio out Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| AYANEO Pocket Micro / Antech Core Micro | RG Slide | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | B | B+ |
| Nintendo 3DS | B | B |
| Nintendo Wii | B | B+ |
| PlayStation 2 | C | B |
| Switch | F | D- |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: the RG Slide is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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