Anbernic RG 505
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Anbernic RG 505 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2022. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 4.95" Touchscreen, OLED display (960 × 544, 16:9). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
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Anbernic RG 505 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2022. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 4.95" Touchscreen, OLED display (960 × 544, 16:9). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
Inside is the Unisoc Tiger T618, an 8-core ARM chip with 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, paired with a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU at 850 MHz and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Nintendo 64, PSP and Dreamcast run almost entirely at full speed, and Sega Saturn is also among the supported platforms. Some GameCube titles are playable, while PS2 is barely playable and only for the easier-to-emulate games. Everything from Game Boy, NES and SNES to Neo Geo, MAME and MS-DOS is well covered.
The highlight is the 4.95-inch OLED touchscreen with a 960 x 544 (qHD+) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate and around 223 ppi. OLED delivers deep blacks and vivid colours, and the OCA-laminated tempered glass gives a clean, premium finish.
Controls are a strong point: symmetric dual Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3, an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and L1, R1, L2, R2 shoulder buttons in a horizontal layout. A gyroscope, rumble and a microphone add flexibility for Android games and motion-aware emulation. The plastic body measures 189 x 87 x 18 mm and weighs 286 g, with dedicated volume buttons, a Home/Return key and a function button.
A 5000 mAh battery powers the device and charges over a top-facing USB-C port. Connectivity includes WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, while audio comes through bottom-facing dual stereo speakers or a top-mounted 3.5mm headphone jack. Storage is 128 GB of eMMC 5.1, expandable via microSD.
Android 12 opens the door to advanced standalone emulators, modern library front-ends and native Android games, and modding is permitted, so you can tailor the software experience to your liking.
Ideal for: retro fans who want a stunning OLED screen, drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks and smooth emulation up to PSP, N64 and Dreamcast in a comfortable horizontal Android handheld.
- Manufacturer
- Unisoc
- SoC
- Unisoc Tiger T618
- Model
- Tiger T618
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A75, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G52 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 850 MHz
- Capacity
- 4 GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 5.0
- Technology
- OLED, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 960 x 544
- Quality
- qHD+
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 222.91
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Home/Return, Function button, Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Gyroscope, Hall Effect Joysticks, Microphone, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 128 GB
- Card Support
- eMMC 5.1, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Dimensions
- 189 mm x 87 mm x 18 mm
- Weight
- 286 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- OLED touchscreen
- Hall Effect joysticks
- full-speed N64
- PSP and Dreamcast emulation
- Android 12 flexibility
- gyroscope and rumble
- 128 GB storage with microSD
Cons
- PS2 barely playable
- only some GameCube games playable
- modest 960 x 544 resolution
- plastic body
- 4 GB RAM
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Compliance & Safety
Anbernic RG 505 — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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