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ANBERNIC RG 477M

RG 477M is a metal 4.7-inch 1280×960 / 120Hz Android 14 handheld: Dimensity 8300, 5300mAh / 7 hours (OEM), 354g, 27W.

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In short

RG 477M is a metal 4.7-inch 1280×960 / 120Hz Android 14 handheld: Dimensity 8300, 5300mAh / 7 hours (OEM), 354g, 27W. Buy it for that official page. Skip it if you want RG 477V’s plastic vertical 5500mAh sheet.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party metal 4.7-inch 4:3 120Hz Android handheld with Dimensity 8300 printed on anbernic.com.
  • Shoppers comparing 354g / 5300mAh / 7-hour OEM claim against RG 477V’s 334g / 5500mAh / 8-hour sheet.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits and TDP.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The page prints Android 14.
  • Buyers of RG 477V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-477v/`) — vertical plastic, 5500mAh / 8 hours, 334g.
  • People who need a published nits or TDP number.
  • Nintendo-first players.

Key differentiators

  • Aluminum alloy CNC body named on the official page.
  • 4.7-inch LTPS in-cell 1280×960, 120Hz max.
  • Dimensity 8300 + Mali-G615 MC6; Android 14; Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3.
  • 5300mAh / 7 hours (OEM) / 27W; 354g; Hall joysticks.

Caveats

  • 7 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line, not a Valve-style gameplay curve.
  • Nits, TDP, and HDR are unpublished.
  • $264.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG 477M.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

ANBERNIC RG 477M — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUDimensity 8300; 4nm 5G SoC; octa-core 1×A715 @3.35GHz + 3×A715 @3.20GHz + 4×A510 @2.2GHzANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
GPUMali-G615 MC6ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
RAMSpecification block: 12GB LPDDR5. Cart picker also offers 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. Quote both.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
StorageSpecification block: 256GB UFS. Cart picker also offers 8GB+128GB. UFS generation is not printed.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Expandable storageTF card expansion, up to 2TBANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Display size4.7-inchANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Display typeLTPS in-cell; OCA full lamination; multi-touchANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Display resolution1280 × 960ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Refresh rateMaximum 120HzANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
ControlsLarge-angle 3D Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG 477M (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motionBuilt-in six-axis gyroscope sensorANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Battery capacity5300mAh polymer lithiumANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Battery life (OEM)7 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Charging (OEM)5V/9V — 27WANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Operating systemAndroid 14ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Store / ecosystemAndroid 14. Page also lists Android games and 30+ simulators. Not SteamOS or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Weight0.354 kg (354 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Dimensions17.6 × 8.94 × 1.6 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Chassis / formMetal handheld; aluminum alloy CNC process. Chocolate Bronze or Silver Blade colorways.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
FinishesChocolate Bronze; Silver BladeANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
CoolingHigh-speed fan + heat-pipe active coolingANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
PortsUSB Type-C (1080p DisplayPort output listed, including NDS/3DS dual-screen display); 3.5mm stereo; TF slotANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Speakers / audioHigh-fidelity dual speakers; 3.5mm stereo audio headphonesANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Dock / TV outputUSB Type-C supports 1080p DisplayPort output (page notes dual-screen display for NDS and 3DS games). Wireless screen projection is named without a resolution table.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
US MSRP (launch)$264.99 official store (compared-at $279.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official storeLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandMid metal Android handheld (~$265 official store)Derived from $264.99 store list
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store RG 477M page
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store

ANBERNIC RG 477M extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

ANBERNIC RG 477M extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Metal bodyAluminum alloy CNC processANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
RAM / storage print splitSpec block = 12GB LPDDR5 + 256GB UFS. Cart picker also lists 8GB+128GB. Keep both.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477M
Not RG 477VRG 477V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-477v/` — vertical plastic, 5500mAh / 8 hours, 334g, 8+128 or 12+256 without an LPDDR5 print.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477V

Overview

ANBERNIC RG 477M is a metal 4.7-inch 1280×960 / 120Hz Android 14 handheld.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)RG 477MRG 477VRG 557
BodyAluminum CNCVertical plasticHorizontal plastic
Panel4.7” 1280×960 120Hz4.7” 1280×960 120Hz5.48” AMOLED 1920×1080
Battery5300mAh / 7h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM
Weight354g334g347g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$264.99 official store. Do not invent nits or TDP.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is this RG 477V?

No. 477V is the vertical plastic hub at `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-477v/`. 477M is the metal horizontal sheet.

How much RAM does it have?

The specification block prints 12GB LPDDR5 / 256GB UFS. The cart picker also lists 8GB+128GB. We quote both.

How heavy is it?

0.354kg (354g) on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$264.99 on anbernic.com on access day (compared-at $279.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG 477M. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG 477M specs.