Device hub · Handheld gaming · Desk research
ANBERNIC RG405M
RG405M is a 4-inch IPS 640×480 T618 Android 12 metal handheld: 4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHz, 128GB eMMC, 4500mAh / 7 hours, 260g.
Product images
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedANBERNIC product photography stays on anbernic.com.
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not an ANBERNIC asset). View official product image
ANBERNIC product images are copyrighted. Use the official store page.
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedNumeric rows were pulled from the official product page, accessed 2026-09-19.
Credit: GadgetShowdown labeled placeholder (not an ANBERNIC asset). View official product image
Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
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- People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, and Hz.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).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | Unisoc Tiger T618; 64-bit octa-core 2×A75 @2.0GHz + 6×A55 @2.0GHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| GPU | Mali G52 @850MHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X @1866MHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Storage | 128GB eMMC | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Expandable storage | TF card expansion, up to 2TB | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Display size | 4-inch | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Display type | IPS touch screen | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Controls | Built-in Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated. | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Gyro / motion | Six-axis gyroscope sensor | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Haptics | Vibration motor | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Battery capacity | Li-polymer 4500 mAh | ANBERNIC 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 published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Operating system | Android 12. Page names latest system V1.18. | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Store / ecosystem | Android games and 20+ simulators; built-in game front-end. Not SteamOS or Windows. | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Weight | 0.260 kg (260 g) — console specification row | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Dimensions | 16.3 × 7.6 × 1.59 cm — console specification row | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Chassis / form | Horizontal handheld; aluminum alloy CNC process | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Finishes | Black; Grey | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Ports | 3.5mm 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 5.0 | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Speakers / audio | Hi-fi speaker; 3.5mm stereo earphones | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| US MSRP (launch) | $119.99 official store Gray Standard (compared-at $177.99), accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG405MLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Mid Android metal handheld (~$120 official store) | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Availability | Official 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.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| CNC metal | Official material row: aluminum alloy CNC process. | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Third-party OS notice | Page notice: flashing a third-party OS prevents flashing back to official OS and voids warranty. | ANBERNIC official store — RG405M |
| Not RG405V | 405V 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) | RG405M | RG405V | RG505 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Horizontal metal 4” | Vertical 4” | Horizontal 4.95” OLED |
| Battery | 4500mAh / 7h OEM | 5500mAh / 9h OEM | 5000mAh / 8h OEM |
| Cooling | Not on the table | Fan row printed | Not on the table |
| Weight | 260g | 282g | 286g |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$119.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, Hz, or a fan.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG405M — accessed 2026-09-19
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.