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ANBERNIC RG505

RG505 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 T618 Android 12 handheld: 4GB LPDDR4X, 128GB eMMC 5.1 HS400, 5000mAh / 8 hours, 286g.

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In short

RG505 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 T618 Android 12 handheld: 4GB LPDDR4X, 128GB eMMC 5.1 HS400, 5000mAh / 8 hours, 286g. Buy it for that official PSP-pixel table. Skip it if you want 405M’s 4-inch 640×480 metal sheet.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 T618 sheet with PSP pixel-to-pixel wording.
  • Shoppers comparing 286g / 5000mAh / 8 hours against 405M’s 260g / 4500mAh / 7 hours metal 4:3 sheet.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, and Hz.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 RG405M (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg405m/`) — 4-inch IPS 640×480 aluminum CNC.
  • Buyers of RG556 (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg556/`) — 5.48-inch AMOLED 1080×1920 T820.
  • People who need a published nits or TDP number.

Key differentiators

  • 4.95-inch OLED touch 960×544; PSP pixel-to-pixel; 2x rendering-resolution support.
  • Unisoc T618 + Mali G52 @850MHz; 4GB LPDDR4X; 128GB eMMC 5.1 HS400; Android 12.
  • 5000mAh; 2.5 hours to full; 8 hours OEM life; Hall joystick; 6-axis gyro.
  • 286g; 18.9 × 8.7 × 1.8 cm.

Caveats

  • 8 hours and 2.5-hour charge are ANBERNIC’s published lines.
  • Nits, TDP, and Hz stay Not published.
  • Use console 0.286kg, not box 0.469kg.
  • $109.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG505.

Handheld-category specs

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

ANBERNIC RG505 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUUnisoc Tiger T618; 64-bit octa-core 2×A75 @2.0GHz + 6×A55 @2.0GHzANBERNIC official store — RG505
GPUMali G52 @850MHzANBERNIC official store — RG505
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
RAM4GB LPDDR4XANBERNIC official store — RG505
Storage128GB high-speed eMMC 5.1 HS400ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Expandable storageTF card, max 512GBANBERNIC official store — RG505
Display size4.95-inchANBERNIC official store — RG505
Display typeOLED touch screen; PSP pixel-to-pixel display; 2x rendering-resolution supportANBERNIC official store — RG505
Display resolution960 × 544ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
ControlsBuilt-in Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG505
Gyro / motion6-axis gyroscope sensorANBERNIC official store — RG505
HapticsVibrating motorANBERNIC official store — RG505
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
Battery capacityLi-polymer 5000 mAhANBERNIC official store — RG505
Battery life (OEM)8 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
Operating systemAndroid 12 (upgrade version). Page also names latest firmware V1.22.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Store / ecosystemAndroid games and 20+ simulators; built-in game front-end. Not SteamOS or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Weight0.286 kg (286 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG505
Dimensions18.9 × 8.7 × 1.8 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG505
Chassis / formHorizontal handheldANBERNIC official store — RG505
FinishesGray; Turquoise; YellowANBERNIC official store — RG505
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
Ports3.5mm stereo earphones listed; USB charging cable in accessories; cast / streaming named.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Speakers / audioHigh quality double horn stereo speaker; 3.5mm stereo earphonesANBERNIC official store — RG505
Dock / TV outputNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG505
US MSRP (launch)$109.99 official store Gray Standard (compared-at $157.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official store — RG505Live cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandMid Android OLED handheld (~$110 official store)ANBERNIC official store — RG505
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG505
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG505

ANBERNIC RG505 extras

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

ANBERNIC RG505 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
PSP pixel-to-pixelOfficial screen row: 960×544 OLED, PSP pixel-to-pixel display, 2x rendering-resolution support.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Not RG405M405M is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg405m/` — 4-inch IPS 640×480 aluminum CNC, 4500mAh / 7 hours, 260g.ANBERNIC official store — RG505
Firmware notePage names latest version V1.22 of RG505 Android 12 (system + emulator frontend).ANBERNIC official store — RG505

Overview

ANBERNIC RG505 is a 4.95-inch OLED 960×544 T618 Android 12 handheld.

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

Desk fact (OEM)RG505RG405MRG556
Panel4.95” OLED 960×5444” IPS 640×4805.48” AMOLED 1080×1920
SoCT618T618T820
Battery5000mAh / 8h OEM4500mAh / 7h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM
Weight286g260g331g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$109.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, or Hz.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the panel?

4.95-inch OLED touch, 960×544, PSP pixel-to-pixel on the official table.

How heavy is it?

0.286kg on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$109.99 Gray Standard on access day (compared-at $157.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG505. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG505 specs.