Anbernic’s 2026 Handheld Lineup, Explained
Anbernic releases a lot of handhelds, and the names are hard to keep apart. Here are eight of its 2025 and 2026 models in order of price, with what makes each one different.
Which Anbernic should you buy?
Start with the shape you like. Vertical handhelds are the RG 35 and RG-477V, the flip is the RG SP, the square-screen one is the RG Rotate, the dual-screen ones are the RG DS and RG DS Plus, and the Vita-style horizontal ones are the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro. Then match your budget. You can see every model on our Anbernic brand page.
| Anbernic RG 35 | Anbernic RG SP | Anbernic RG Rotate | Anbernic RG DS | Anbernic RG DS Plus | Anbernic RG Vita | Anbernic RG Vita Pro | Anbernic RG-477V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$38 | ~$65 | ~$85 | ~$94 | ~$95 | ~$110 | ~$150 | ~$220 |
| Screen | 3.5", 4:3, 640 x 480, 60Hz, IPS | 3.4", 3:2, 720 x 480, 60Hz, IPS | 3.5", 1:1, 720 x 720, 60Hz, IPS | 4.0 x2", 4:3, 640 x 480, 60Hz, IPS | 4.3 x2", 4:3, 1024 x 768, 60Hz, IPS | 5.46", 16:9, 1280 x 720, 60Hz, IPS | 5.5", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz, IPS | 4.7", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 120Hz, LTPS |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | Allwinner H700 | UNISOC Tiger T618 | RockChip RK3568 | RockChip RK3568 | UNISOC Tiger T618 | RockChip RK3576 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
| Battery | 3,200mAh | 3,300mAh | 2,000mAh | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 5,500mAh |
| OS | Linux | Linux | Android 12 | Android 14 | Linux | Android 12 | Android 14, Linux | Android 14 |
The models
Anbernic RG 35Cheapest
The entry point at about $38: a vertical 3.5" 640×480 handheld with a Rockchip RK3326, 1GB of RAM and Linux.
- Released: Sep 2026
- Price: ~$38
- Screen: 3.5", 4:3, 640 x 480, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: RockChip RK3326 / 1 GB
- Battery: 3,200mAh
- Weight: 191g
- OS: Linux
Anbernic RG SPFlip Style
A clamshell with a 3.4" 3:2 screen, Allwinner H700 and 3,300mAh battery at about $65.
- Released: Aug 2026
- Price: ~$65
- Screen: 3.4", 3:2, 720 x 480, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: Allwinner H700 / 1GB
- Battery: 3,300mAh
- Weight: 168g
- OS: Linux
Anbernic RG RotateSquare Screen
A 3.5" 1:1 720×720 square screen, running Android 12 on a UNISOC Tiger T618 for about $85. It has a 2,000mAh battery, the smallest in this list.
- Released: May 2026
- Price: ~$85
- Screen: 3.5", 1:1, 720 x 720, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: UNISOC Tiger T618 / 3 GB
- Battery: 2,000mAh
- Weight: 167g
- OS: Android 12
Anbernic RG DSDual-Screen Android
Two 4" 4:3 screens, Android 14 and 3GB of RAM for about $94.
- Released: Dec 2025
- Price: ~$94
- Screen: 4.0 x2", 4:3, 640 x 480, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: RockChip RK3568 / 3 GB
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Weight: 321g
- OS: Android 14
Anbernic RG DS PlusDual-Screen Linux
Two 4.3" 1024×768 screens, Linux, dual microSD slots and a 4,000mAh battery for about $95.
- Released: Sep 2026
- Price: ~$95
- Screen: 4.3 x2", 4:3, 1024 x 768, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: RockChip RK3568 / 1 GB
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Weight: 345g
- OS: Linux
Anbernic RG VitaVita-Style Value
A horizontal 5.46" 720p IPS handheld with a UNISOC Tiger T618 and Android 12 for about $110.
- Released: Mar 2026
- Price: ~$110
- Screen: 5.46", 16:9, 1280 x 720, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: UNISOC Tiger T618 / 3 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Weight: 274g
- OS: Android 12
Anbernic RG Vita ProVita-Style Step Up
A 5.5" 1080p IPS screen, Rockchip RK3576, 4GB of RAM and Android 14 or Linux for about $150.
- Released: Mar 2026
- Price: ~$150
- Screen: 5.5", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: RockChip RK3576 / 4 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Weight: 278g
- OS: Android 14, Linux
Anbernic RG-477VMost Powerful
A vertical 4.7" 120Hz screen with a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 and 8GB of RAM for about $220. It is the only model here we link by search instead of a direct page.
- Released: Dec 2025
- Price: ~$220
- Screen: 4.7", 4:3, 1280 x 960, 120Hz, LTPS
- Chip / RAM: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8 GB
- Battery: 5,500mAh
- Weight: 334g
- OS: Android 14
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Anbernic here?
The RG 35 at about $38.
Which Anbernic is the most powerful?
The RG-477V, with a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 and 8GB of RAM.
Which ones run Android?
The RG Rotate, RG DS, RG Vita, RG Vita Pro and RG-477V. The RG 35, RG SP and RG DS Plus run Linux.
More guides: Top 10 Retro Handhelds, Buying Guide by Price, Best microSD Cards, Handheld Database and the Compare Tool.
About these specs
We have not tested these handhelds ourselves. Specs and prices come from our handheld database, which collects published specifications, so they can differ from the current listing. Buttons open the Amazon listing, or an Amazon search when we do not have a direct link. Some devices are sold by third-party sellers, so check the seller and the return policy before you order.