Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Retroid Pocket 5 (199.2×78.5×15.6 mm, 5.5" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Retroid Pocket 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 46.2 mm (23.2%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 7.8 mm (9.9%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 2.4 mm (15.4%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (18 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 2,433 mm² (15.6%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 24g (8.6%) weight difference (Anbernic RG Cube is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG Cube's 3.95" (1:1) panel yields a 3.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)), while the Retroid Pocket 5's 5.5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the Retroid Pocket 5 a 1" larger active 4:3 diagonal (65.7% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube delivers a 3.2" effective diagonal (56% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the Retroid Pocket 5 larger by 2.3" (+194.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Retroid Pocket 5 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 2.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 199.2 mm | 46.2 mm (23.2% vs Pocket 5) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 78.5 mm | 7.8 mm (9.9% vs Pocket 5) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 15.6 mm | 2.4 mm (15.4% vs Pocket 5) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 2,433 mm² (15.6% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 243.9 cm³ | 6.2 cm³ (2.5% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 280 g | 24 g (8.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 5.5" | 1.55" (39.2% larger on Pocket 5) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 16:9 | 1:1 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 143 PPI sharper on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1" (+65.7% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +2.3" (+194.6% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.5" (+109.7% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 200 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Android 13 vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 measures 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm (footprint: 15,637 mm² / 156.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 5, the Anbernic RG Cube is 46.2 mm (23.2%) narrower, 7.8 mm (9.9%) taller, 2.4 mm (15.4%) thicker, and 2,433 mm² (15.6%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 24g (8.6%) lighter (256g vs 280g).
The Retroid Pocket 5 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1" diagonal (65.7% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG Cube. Specifically, the Anbernic RG Cube has a 3.95" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). The Retroid Pocket 5 has a 5.5" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the Retroid Pocket 5 provides a larger viewable image at 5.5" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+2.3", or 194.6% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG Cube operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1), while the Retroid Pocket 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG Cube is more compact and pocketable than the Retroid Pocket 5, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 243.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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