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ANBERNIC RG405M

RG405M is a 4-inch IPS 640×480 T618 Android 12 metal handheld: 4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHz, 128GB eMMC, 4500mAh / 7 hours, 260g.

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In short

RG405M is a 4-inch IPS 640×480 T618 Android 12 metal handheld: 4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHz, 128GB eMMC, 4500mAh / 7 hours, 260g. Buy it for that official CNC table. Skip it if you want 405V’s vertical 5500mAh / 9-hour sheet or 505’s 4.95-inch OLED.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party aluminum-CNC 4-inch 640×480 T618 sheet.
  • Shoppers comparing 260g / 4500mAh / 7 hours against 405V’s vertical 282g / 5500mAh / 9 hours.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, and Hz.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The page prints Android 12.
  • Buyers of RG405V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg405v/`) — vertical 4-inch, 5500mAh / 9 hours, fan row.
  • Buyers of RG505 (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg505/`) — 4.95-inch OLED 960×544.
  • People who need a published nits or TDP number.

Key differentiators

  • Aluminum alloy CNC process on the official table.
  • 4-inch IPS touch 640×480; T618 + Mali G52 @850MHz; 4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHz; 128GB eMMC; Android 12.
  • 4500mAh; 2 hours charging; 7 hours OEM life; Hall joystick; six-axis gyro.
  • 260g; 16.3 × 7.6 × 1.59 cm.

Caveats

  • 7 hours and 2-hour charge are ANBERNIC’s published lines.
  • Third-party OS warning: cannot flash back to official OS; warranty invalid — quote, do not editorialize as a review.
  • Nits, TDP, and Hz stay Not published.
  • $119.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG405M.

Handheld-category specs

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

ANBERNIC RG405M — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUUnisoc Tiger T618; 64-bit octa-core 2×A75 @2.0GHz + 6×A55 @2.0GHzANBERNIC official store — RG405M
GPUMali G52 @850MHzANBERNIC official store — RG405M
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
RAM4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHzANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Storage128GB eMMCANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Expandable storageTF card expansion, up to 2TBANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Display size4-inchANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Display typeIPS touch screenANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Display resolution640 × 480ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
ControlsBuilt-in Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Gyro / motionSix-axis gyroscope sensorANBERNIC official store — RG405M
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Battery capacityLi-polymer 4500 mAhANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Battery life (OEM)7 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Operating systemAndroid 12. Page names latest system V1.18.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Store / ecosystemAndroid games and 20+ simulators; built-in game front-end. Not SteamOS or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Weight0.260 kg (260 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Dimensions16.3 × 7.6 × 1.59 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Chassis / formHorizontal handheld; aluminum alloy CNC processANBERNIC official store — RG405M
FinishesBlack; GreyANBERNIC official store — RG405M
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Ports3.5mm stereo earphones listed; USB charging cable in accessories; wireless projection named.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Speakers / audioHi-fi speaker; 3.5mm stereo earphonesANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Dock / TV outputNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG405M
US MSRP (launch)$119.99 official store Gray Standard (compared-at $177.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official store — RG405MLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandMid Android metal handheld (~$120 official store)ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG405M

ANBERNIC RG405M extras

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

ANBERNIC RG405M extras
AttributeValueSource / note
CNC metalOfficial material row: aluminum alloy CNC process.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Third-party OS noticePage notice: flashing a third-party OS prevents flashing back to official OS and voids warranty.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M
Not RG405V405V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg405v/` — vertical 4-inch, 5500mAh / 9 hours, 282g, published fan row.ANBERNIC official store — RG405M

Overview

ANBERNIC RG405M is a 4-inch IPS 640×480 aluminum CNC T618 Android 12 handheld.

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

Desk fact (OEM)RG405MRG405VRG505
ShapeHorizontal metal 4”Vertical 4”Horizontal 4.95” OLED
Battery4500mAh / 7h OEM5500mAh / 9h OEM5000mAh / 8h OEM
CoolingNot on the tableFan row printedNot on the table
Weight260g282g286g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$119.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, Hz, or a fan.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is the chassis metal?

The table prints aluminum alloy CNC process.

How heavy is it?

0.260kg on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$119.99 Gray Standard on access day (compared-at $177.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG405M. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG405M specs.