What Dual-Screen Handheld Models Does Anbernic Currently Feature?

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Anbernic currently highlights two dual-screen clamshell handhelds on its site: the RG DDS and the RG DS Plus. Both use a flip-open design with a built-in stylus, but they differ in screen size, operating system, and chipset. Choose the RG DDS if you want Android gaming on a larger top display; choose the RG DS Plus if you prefer a Linux-based dual-screen device with two equal-sized screens.

The Two Models at a Glance

Feature RG DDS RG DS Plus
Display layout 4.7″ upper IPS (1200 × 720) + 4″ lower IPS (960 × 720) Dual 4.3″ IPS, 1024 × 768 per screen
Touch input Not specified in the source Lower display only
Chipset Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 Not specified in the source
Operating system Android 16 Linux interface built for dual-screen play
Hinge Clamshell design Dual alloy hinges, stepless 15°–180° positioning
Stylus Built-in telescopic capacitive stylus Built-in capacitive stylus
Positioning on site Pre-order Shop now

RG DDS: Android Dual-Screen

The RG DDS is the more powerful of the two on paper. Its upper screen is a 4.7-inch IPS panel at 1200 × 720, and the lower screen is a 4-inch IPS panel at 960 × 720. Inside is a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 running Android 16, which the site frames as opening “new worlds of play” for Android gaming.

The clamshell body stores a telescopic capacitive stylus, so you can flip the device open and use touch or pen input without carrying a separate accessory. The site lists it under “Pre-order,” so availability may lag behind the RG DS Plus.

Best for: players who want Android games and apps on a dual-screen foldable, and who value the larger upper display.

RG DS Plus: Linux Dual-Screen

The RG DS Plus takes a different approach. Both screens are 4.3-inch IPS panels at 1024 × 768, giving you two identical displays rather than one large and one small. Only the lower screen supports touch, which matches the dual-screen layout many players associate with clamshell portables.

It runs a Linux interface designed for dual-screen play, and the redesigned dual alloy hinges hold any angle from 15° to 180° — useful when you want the top screen propped at a readable angle. A capacitive stylus is stored in the body. The site lists it as available to shop now.

Best for: players who prefer a Linux handheld, want matching screens for dual-display layouts, and care about adjustable hinge positioning.

How to Decide

  • Pick the RG DDS if Android 16 and the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 matter to you, or if you want a bigger top screen for media and games.
  • Pick the RG DS Plus if you want a Linux device, two equal screens, and a hinge that holds intermediate angles.
  • Check availability first: the RG DDS is marked pre-order, while the RG DS Plus is marked shop now. If you need a device immediately, that difference may decide it.

Both models share the same core idea — a flip-open handheld with a stowed stylus — so the real choice comes down to operating system, screen configuration, and whether you can wait for the RG DDS pre-order.