Summary
DROIX blog review of the anbernic-rg505 Android gaming handheld with Unisoc Tiger T618 processor. Benchmarks, emulator tests, and comparison with RG353M, RG552, and GPD XP+.
Key Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | Unisoc Tiger T618, 2x A75 @ 2.0 GHz + 6x A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB eMMC 5.1 HS400 |
| Display | 4.95” OLED touchscreen, 960x544 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh; Antutu loop: 5 hr 20 min |
| Controls | Hall effect sensor analogue sticks |
| Dimensions | 7.4 x 3.4 x 0.7 in (18.9 x 8.7 x 1.8 cm), 286 g |
| Colours | Yellow, Turquoise, Grey |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | RG353M | RG552 | GPD XP+ | RG505 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 96,015 | 171,395 | 670,576 | 219,583 |
| Geekbench | 125/413 | 307/708 | 845/2869 | 370/1453 |
| 3DMark Slingshot | 755 | 1,062 | Maxed | 2,164 |
| Price (Dec 2022) | GBP 180 | GBP 220 | GBP 440 | GBP 204 |
RG505 sits between RG552 and GPD XP+. Up to 3x performance vs RG353 series, up to 2x vs RG552.
Android 12 Improvements
- Google Play Store now available (pre-installed or via firmware update)
- Built-in firmware updater
- Built-in screen controller mapping
- Apps still require some setup for game file locations
Emulation Performance
| System | Performance |
|---|---|
| Up to PS1/Dreamcast | Full speed, no issues (major improvement over RG353) |
| Dolphin | Mixed; Burnout 2 full 60 FPS, some first-party titles drop to 40 FPS |
| PS2 (AetherSX2) | Less demanding games (Neo Contra) OK; demanding games very slow |
| NDS (DraStic) | Perfect; Castlevania, FIFA 11 flawless |
| 3DS (Citra) | Mixed; Sonic Generations playable after shader cache; Rayman Origins good |
| PSP (PPSSPP) | God of War mostly solid 60 FPS at 1x rendering |
Reviewer Verdict
Very impressed. Tiger T618 is a meaningful upgrade over RK3566. OLED display looks great. Android 12 improved with Play Store. Would like to see larger performance jump for 2023 models. Competitive pricing. Worth buying as new handheld or upgrade from older models.