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ANBERNIC RG28XX
RG28XX is a 2.83-inch 640×480 H700 Linux 64-bit pocket handheld: Mali-G31 MP2, 1GB RAM, 3100mAh / 8 hours, 125g console.
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In short
RG28XX is a 2.83-inch 640×480 H700 Linux 64-bit pocket handheld: Mali-G31 MP2, 1GB RAM, 3100mAh / 8 hours, 125g console. Buy it for that official table. Skip it if you want 280V’s OpenDingux / 2100mAh sheet or a printed Wi-Fi row.
Who it is for
- Players who want the official H700 / 2.83-inch 640×480 / 125g / 3100mAh sheet.
- Shoppers comparing Linux 64-bit against 280V’s OpenDingux and 300X’s 3.0-inch 4770 sheet.
- People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and RAM type.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Android, Windows, SteamOS, or a printed Wi-Fi row.
- Buyers of RG280V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg280v/`) — OpenDingux, 2.8-inch 320×480, 2100mAh.
- Buyers of RG Nano (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-nano/`) — 1.54-inch, 64MB DDR2, 75g.
- People who need a published nits or TDP number.
Key differentiators
- 2.83-inch IPS OCA 640×480; H700 Cortex-A53 1.5GHz; Mali-G31 MP2; 1GB RAM.
- Linux 64-bit (China warehouse update note); 32GB TF; dual TF max 512GB.
- 3100mAh / 8 hours (OEM); 5V/2A charging.
- Console 12.5 × 5.65 × 1.65 cm / 0.125 kg.
Caveats
- 2.4G wireless is a controller row on this table — do not invent Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- RAM type (LPDDR / DDR) is not printed — quote 1GB only.
- Overseas-warehouse OS note: still Linux, not yet the 64-bit update.
- Nits, TDP, and panel Hz stay Not published.
- $36.99 is a live cart.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG28XX.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | H700; quad-core ARM Cortex-A53; 1.5GHz frequency | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| GPU | Dual-core Mali-G31 MP2 | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| RAM | 1GB. DRAM type (LPDDR / DDR generation) is not printed. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Storage | 32GB TF/MicroSD | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Expandable storage | Dual card slots; TF expansion max 512GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Display size | 2.83-inch | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Display type | IPS; full viewing angle; OCA full lamination | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Controls | Face-button / stick inventory is not enumerated. Vibration motor is listed. 2.4G wireless and wired controller named. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Haptics | Vibration motor | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Battery capacity | Li-polymer 3100 mAh | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Battery life (OEM) | 8 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Charging (OEM) | 5V/2A charging. USB charging cable listed. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Operating system | Linux 64-bit on China-warehouse units. Official note: overseas-warehouse units have not been updated and are still Linux. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Store / ecosystem | 30+ emulators; video / music / file manager / e-book named. Not SteamOS, Windows, or Android. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Weight | 0.125 kg — console specification row. Box 0.233 kg is the carton. Carton 11 kg / 40 pcs is a master carton. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Dimensions | 12.5 × 5.65 × 1.65 cm — console specification row. Box 17.2 × 8.1 × 3 cm is the carton. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Chassis / form | Vertical pocket handheld | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Finishes | Gray; Beige White; Black Transparent; Lava Orange. Cart TYPE on access day: Gray 32G. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Ports | HD output TV named; USB charging cable. A connector name (HDMI / USB-C) is not printed on the specification table. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Speakers / audio | High-fidelity speaker | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| US MSRP (launch) | $36.99 official store Gray 32G (compared-at $47.99), accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XXLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Budget Linux pocket (~$37 official store) | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Availability | Official anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
ANBERNIC RG28XX extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Linux 64-bit warehouse note | Official note: China-warehouse RG28XX updated to Linux 64-bit; overseas-warehouse units still Linux. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Not Wi-Fi | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Not RG280V | 280V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg280v/` — OpenDingux, 2.8-inch 320×480, 2100mAh, unpublished grams. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
| Not RG Nano | Nano is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-nano/` — 1.54-inch, 64MB DDR2, 75g. | ANBERNIC official store — RG28XX |
Overview
ANBERNIC RG28XX is a 2.83-inch 640×480 H700 Linux 64-bit pocket handheld.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | RG28XX | RG280V | RG Nano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 2.83” 640×480 | 2.8” 320×480 | 1.54-inch class |
| SoC | H700 A53 1.5GHz | 4770 dual 1.0GHz | See Nano hub |
| Battery | 3100mAh / 8h OEM | 2100mAh / 7h OEM | See Nano hub |
| Weight | 0.125 kg console | Unpublished | 75 g |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$36.99 official store. Do not invent Wi-Fi, nits, TDP, or RAM type.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG28XX — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does it have Wi-Fi?
The table prints 2.4G wireless and wired controller. That is a controller row. A Wi-Fi generation is not printed.
How heavy is it?
0.125 kg on the console specification row. 0.233 kg is the box.
What is the price?
$36.99 Gray 32G on access day (compared-at $47.99).
Official product page: ANBERNIC RG28XX. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG28XX specs.