The Retroid Pocket 4 ($149) and Anbernic RG-406V ($155–$165) are both mid-range Android handhelds capable of emulating up to PlayStation 2, but they differ in meaningful ways. The Pocket 4 uses a MediaTek Dimensity 900 and runs Android 11 in a horizontal layout, while the RG-406V pairs a UNISOC Tiger T820 with Android 13 in a vertical, Game Boy-style form factor. Buyers who prefer a traditional controller grip should lean toward the Pocket 4; those who favor a portrait layout should consider the RG-406V.
| Retroid Pocket 4 | RG-406V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $155–$165 |
| Brand | Retroid / Moorechip | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 01 | 2024 / 09 |
| Type | Horizontal | Vertical |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| CPU | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MP4 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatpipe Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.7 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 960 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 325.61 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Weight | 261 grams | 289 grams |
| Dimensions | 184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm | 105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gray, SNES Gray, Transparent Clear, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red | Gray, Transparent Black, Beige White |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Video out | Micro HDMI Top Facing | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Retroid Pocket 4 | RG-406V | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A- | B+ |
| Nintendo 3DS | B | B |
| Nintendo Wii | B+ | B+ |
| PlayStation 2 | B | B |
| Switch | D- | D- |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The Retroid Pocket 4 is the cheaper option at $149.
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