The main difference between the Anbernic RG-476H and the Retroid Pocket Classic is the shape.
The Anbernic RG-476H is a horizontal, the Retroid Pocket Classic is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
Other differences
- The Anbernic RG-476H has two analog sticks; the Retroid Pocket Classic has none.
- The Retroid Pocket Classic has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Anbernic RG-476H uses a LTPS panel.
- The Anbernic RG-476H connects to a TV; the Retroid Pocket Classic cannot.
- The Anbernic RG-476H runs on the UNISOC Tiger T820, the Retroid Pocket Classic on the Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Anbernic RG-476HThe Anbernic RG-476H (176 x 86 x 16 mm, 290 g). The Retroid Pocket Classic is 89.9 x 138 x 26 mm, 223 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Anbernic RG-476H or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
TieAbout the same: 76 and 76 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket ClassicThe Retroid Pocket Classic, at about $120 at launch against $165. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Anbernic RG-476HThe Anbernic RG-476H. GBA games fill 78% of the Anbernic RG-476H's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 72% of the Retroid Pocket Classic's screen at 5x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,000 mAh.
Side by side
| Anbernic RG-476H | Retroid Pocket Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $165 | $120 |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 4.7 inch LTPS 4:3 | 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 290 g | 223 g |
| Size | 176 x 86 x 16 mm | 89.9 x 138 x 26 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | None |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | ? |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| Analog triggers | Yes | ? |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Anbernic RG-476HRetroid Pocket Classic
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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