Compare Anbernic RG28XX (125×56.5×16.5 mm, 2.83" 4:3) 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 RG28XX
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Retroid Pocket 5
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG28XX has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG28XX is 74.2 mm (37.2%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the Anbernic RG28XX is 22 mm (28%) shorter than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG28XX is 0.9 mm (5.8%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (16.5 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG28XX occupies 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 8,574 mm² (54.8%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG28XX weighs 123g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 157g (56.1%) weight difference (Anbernic RG28XX is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG28XX's 2.83" (4:3) panel yields a 2.83" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), 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 1.66" larger active 4:3 diagonal (152.2% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG28XX delivers a 2.6" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the Retroid Pocket 5 larger by 2.9" (+348.3% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG28XX | Retroid Pocket 5 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm | 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm | Anbernic RG28XX is 52.2% smaller by volume |
| Width | 125 mm | 199.2 mm | 74.2 mm (37.2% vs Pocket 5) |
| Height | 56.5 mm | 78.5 mm | 22 mm (28% vs Pocket 5) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.5 mm | 15.6 mm | 0.9 mm (5.8% vs Pocket 5) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) | 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) | 8,574 mm² (54.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 116.5 cm³ | 243.9 cm³ | 127.4 cm³ (52.2% diff) |
| Weight | 123 g | 280 g | 157 g (56.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 2.83" | 5.5" | 2.67" (94.3% larger on Pocket 5) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (283 PPI) | 1920x1080 (401 PPI) | 118 PPI sharper on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 2.83" (100% native, no bars) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.66" (+152.2% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 2.6" (75% area, letterbox) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +2.9" (+348.3% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 2.72" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +2.14" (+219.1% area) on Pocket 5 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) | 1 GB LPDDR4 vs 8 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,900 mAh larger on Pocket 5 |
| Operating System | Linux | Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) | Linux vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera) |
The Anbernic RG28XX measures 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm (footprint: 7,063 mm² / 70.6 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 RG28XX is 74.2 mm (37.2%) narrower, 22 mm (28%) shorter, 0.9 mm (5.8%) thicker, and 8,574 mm² (54.8%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG28XX is 157g (56.1%) lighter (123g vs 280g).
The Retroid Pocket 5 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.66" diagonal (152.2% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG28XX. Specifically, the Anbernic RG28XX has a 2.83" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 2.83" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). 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 2.6" on the Anbernic RG28XX (+2.9", or 348.3% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG28XX operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the Retroid Pocket 5 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG28XX is more compact and pocketable than the Retroid Pocket 5, with a smaller overall chassis volume (116.5 cm³ vs 243.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar form factor (125 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 123g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Anbernic RG28XX is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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