Anbernic RG35XXSP vs Retroid Pocket 5

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Anbernic RG35XXSP vs Retroid Pocket 5: Executive Size, Thickness & Screen Summary

Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XXSP has a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm, while the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 110.2 mm (55.3%) narrower than the Retroid Pocket 5. In height, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 79.5 mm (101.3%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 5. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 11.7 mm (75%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 5 (27.3 mm vs 15.6 mm).

Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XXSP occupies 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²), compared to 15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 5—a footprint difference of 1,575 mm² (10.1%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XXSP weighs 197g versus 280g for the Retroid Pocket 5, representing a 83g (29.6%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XXSP is lighter).

4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG35XXSP's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" 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 0.99" larger active 4:3 diagonal (64.8% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG35XXSP delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 5, making the Retroid Pocket 5 larger by 2.29" (+193.1% active 16:9 area).

Anbernic RG35XXSP vs Retroid Pocket 5: Full Specifications & Screen Matrix

Side-by-side technical comparison of Anbernic RG35XXSP and Retroid Pocket 5 dimensions, weight, screen aspect ratios, and hardware specifications.
Specification	Anbernic RG35XXSP	Retroid Pocket 5	Difference / Comparison
Dimensions (W × H × D)	89 × 158 × 27.3 mm	199.2 × 78.5 × 15.6 mm	Retroid Pocket 5 is 36.5% smaller by volume
Width	89 mm	199.2 mm	110.2 mm (55.3% vs Pocket 5)
Height	158 mm	78.5 mm	79.5 mm (101.3% vs Pocket 5)
Thickness (Depth)	27.3 mm	15.6 mm	11.7 mm (75% vs Pocket 5)
Footprint Area (W × H)	14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²)	15,637 mm² (156.4 cm²)	1,575 mm² (10.1% diff)
Chassis Volume	383.9 cm³	243.9 cm³	140 cm³ (57.4% diff)
Weight	197 g	280 g	83 g (29.6% diff)
Form Factor	Clamshell (Foldable)	Horizontal Bar	Clamshell (Foldable) vs Horizontal Bar
Native Screen Diagonal	3.5"	5.5"	2" (57.1% 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 (229 PPI)	1920x1080 (401 PPI)	172 PPI sharper on Pocket 5
Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64)	3.5" (100% native, no bars)	4.49" (75% area, pillarbox)	+0.99" (+64.8% area) on Pocket 5
Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming)	3.21" (75% area, letterbox)	5.5" (100% native, no bars)	+2.29" (+193.1% area) on Pocket 5
Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance)	3.37" (89% area, letterbox)	4.86" (84% area, pillarbox)	+1.49" (+108.7% 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	3,300 mAh	5,000 mAh	1,700 mAh larger on Pocket 5
Operating System	Linux	Android 13 / Linux (Batocera)	Linux vs Android 13 / Linux (Batocera)

Anbernic RG35XXSP vs Retroid Pocket 5: Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Anbernic RG35XXSP compared to the Retroid Pocket 5?

The Anbernic RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 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 RG35XXSP is 110.2 mm (55.3%) narrower, 79.5 mm (101.3%) taller, 11.7 mm (75%) thicker, and 1,575 mm² (10.1%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 83g (29.6%) lighter (197g vs 280g).

Which has a larger screen for 4:3 retro games, Anbernic RG35XXSP or Retroid Pocket 5?

The Retroid Pocket 5 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.99" diagonal (64.8% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. Specifically, the Anbernic RG35XXSP has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" 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)).

Which is better for 16:9 widescreen gaming, Anbernic RG35XXSP or Retroid Pocket 5?

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 3.21" on the Anbernic RG35XXSP (+2.29", or 193.1% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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).

Is the Anbernic RG35XXSP more pocketable than the Retroid Pocket 5?

No, the Retroid Pocket 5 is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (243.9 cm³ vs 383.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 5 uses a horizontal bar form factor (199.2 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 280g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 5 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.

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Anbernic RG35XXSP vs Retroid Pocket 5

Compare Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 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.

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Caliper Delta (A vs B):Width: -110.2 mm (-55%)Height: +79.5 mm (+50%)Thickness: +11.7 mm

Enclosed Volume: 383.9 cm³ vs 243.9 cm³ (+36%)

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