Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Retroid Pocket 6 (205.5×80.5×17.2 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 6
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 6 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 52.5 mm (25.5%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 6. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 5.8 mm (7.2%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 6. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 0.8 mm (4.7%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 6 (18 mm vs 17.2 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 6—a footprint difference of 3,339 mm² (20.2%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 200g for the Retroid Pocket 6, representing a 56g (28%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 6 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 6'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 6 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 6, making the Retroid Pocket 6 larger by 2.3" (+194.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Retroid Pocket 6 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 16.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 205.5 mm | 52.5 mm (25.5% vs Pocket 6) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 80.5 mm | 5.8 mm (7.2% vs Pocket 6) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 17.2 mm | 0.8 mm (4.7% vs Pocket 6) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) | 3,339 mm² (20.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 284.5 cm³ | 46.8 cm³ (16.4% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 200 g | 56 g (28% 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 6) |
| 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 6 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1" (+65.7% area) on Pocket 6 |
| 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 6 |
| 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 6 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAh | 800 mAh larger on Pocket 6 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the Retroid Pocket 6 measures 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm (footprint: 16,543 mm² / 165.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 6, the Anbernic RG Cube is 52.5 mm (25.5%) narrower, 5.8 mm (7.2%) taller, 0.8 mm (4.7%) thicker, and 3,339 mm² (20.2%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 56g (28%) heavier (256g vs 200g).
The Retroid Pocket 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 284.5 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 6 uses a horizontal bar form factor (205.5 mm wide × 17.2 mm thick, 200g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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