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ANBERNIC RG503

RG503 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 Linux handheld: Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz, LPDDR4 1GB, 3500mAh / 6 hours.

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In short

RG503 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 Linux handheld: Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz, LPDDR4 1GB, 3500mAh / 6 hours. Buy it for that official OLED list. Skip it if you want RG505’s T618 Android 4GB / 5000mAh sheet or a published gram row.

Who it is for

  • Players who want the official 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 Linux sheet.
  • Shoppers comparing LPDDR4 1GB / 3500mAh against RG505’s 4GB LPDDR4X / 5000mAh Android table.
  • People who will accept unpublished grams, GPU, nits, and Hz.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Android, Windows, or SteamOS. The list prints LINUX.
  • Buyers of RG505 (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg505/`) — T618 Android, 4GB, 5000mAh, 286g.
  • People who need a published GPU, weight, or nits number.
  • Shoppers who need an in-stock cart — access day showed Sold out.

Key differentiators

  • 4.95-inch OLED full-view 960×544.
  • Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz (marketing SoC name unpublished); LPDDR4 1GB; LINUX.
  • 3500mAh / 6 hours (OEM); Wi-Fi ac + Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Blue / Bronze Grey / Black.

Caveats

  • Do not invent RK3566 or Mali — the list prints Cortex-A55 1.8GHz only.
  • Weight, size, GPU name, nits, Hz, charging watts stay Not published.
  • Cart showed Sold out on access day.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG503.

Handheld-category specs

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

ANBERNIC RG503 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
GPUNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
RAMLPDDR4 1GBANBERNIC official store — RG503
StorageNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Expandable storageTF card, max 256GBANBERNIC official store — RG503
Display size4.95-inchANBERNIC official store — RG503
Display typeOLED full view screenANBERNIC official store — RG503
Display resolution960 × 544ANBERNIC official store — RG503
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
ControlsFace-button / stick inventory is not enumerated on the specification list.ANBERNIC official store — RG503
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG503
Gyro / motionNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
HapticsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Battery capacityLi-polymer 3500 mAhANBERNIC official store — RG503
Battery life (OEM)6 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG503
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Operating systemLINUX SystemANBERNIC official store — RG503
Store / ecosystem20+ simulators; Kodi multimedia named. Not SteamOS, Windows, or Android.ANBERNIC official store — RG503
WeightNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
DimensionsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Chassis / formHorizontal handheldANBERNIC official store — RG503
FinishesBlue; Bronze Grey; BlackANBERNIC official store — RG503
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
Ports3.5mm stereo earphones listed; HD output named without a resolution.ANBERNIC official store — RG503
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2ANBERNIC official store — RG503
Speakers / audioHigh quality double horn stereo speaker; 3.5mm stereo earphonesANBERNIC official store — RG503
Dock / TV outputNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG503
US MSRP (launch)$111.99 official store Blue 16G (compared-at $149.99); cart Sold out, accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official store — RG503Live listing; sold-out on access day. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandLegacy OLED Linux handheld (~$112 official store)ANBERNIC official store — RG503
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG503
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live; cart showed Sold out (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG503

ANBERNIC RG503 extras

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

ANBERNIC RG503 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC wordingOfficial CPU row is Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz only. Do not paste an RK3566 name from other 353-class pages.ANBERNIC official store — RG503
Not RG505505 is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg505/` — T618 Android 12, 4GB LPDDR4X, 5000mAh, 286g, same 960×544 OLED class.ANBERNIC official store — RG503

Overview

ANBERNIC RG503 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 Linux handheld.

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

Desk fact (OEM)RG503RG505
Panel4.95” OLED 960×5444.95” OLED 960×544
OSLinuxAndroid 12
RAMLPDDR4 1GB4GB LPDDR4X
Battery3500mAh / 6h OEM5000mAh / 8h OEM
WeightNot published286g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$111.99 printed. Do not invent RK3566, GPU, grams, nits, or Hz.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is the SoC RK3566?

Not on this list. The CPU row prints Quad-Core 64-bit Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz.

How heavy is it?

Not published on the specification list we accessed.

What is the price?

$111.99 Blue 16G printed; cart Sold out on access day (compared-at $149.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG503. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG503 specs.