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# Square-Shaped Handheld Screens
Anbernic's Latest Handheld, the RG Cube, has a 1:1 Aspect Ratio

By Colin Smith | Published 2024-06-06 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg-cube
References: [anbernic](https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/get-your-game-on-meet-the-anbernic-rg-cube)

![Square-Shaped Handheld Screens](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/536/rg-cube.jpeg)

The ANBERNIC RG Cube is a handheld gaming console that marries classic gaming aesthetics with contemporary technology. It features a 3.95-inch IPS screen with OCA full lamination, multi-touch capabilities, and a resolution of 720x720. The device is powered by a [Unisoc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg405m) [T820](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg556) processor, which is a 6nm EUV 5G SOC chip with 8 cores, including 1 A76 core at 2.7GHz, 3 A76 cores at 2.3GHz, and 4 A55 cores at 2.1GHz.

The RG Cube also boasts a quad-core Mali-G57 GPU at 850MHz, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB UFS2.2 storage, expandable via TF card up to 2TB. Running on Android 13, it supports a wide range of Android games and over 30 emulators, allowing users to download games in related formats. The device includes high-fidelity dual speakers, a polymer lithium battery with a 5200mAh capacity offering up to 7 hours of battery life, and a variety of RGB lighting effects for the joystick.

[Anbernic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg-40xxv) has yet to publish details related to the price or release date of the device.

Image Credit: Anbernic

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 24%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Square-aspect Gaming Consoles:** Square-shaped handheld screens introduce a fresh perspective on portable gaming design.
- **5g-enabled Portable Devices:** Integration of 5G SOC chips in handheld consoles signifies a major leap in gaming connectivity.
- **Hybrid Retro-futuristic Consoles:** Combining classic gaming aesthetics with contemporary technology creates a unique market niche.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming Hardware:** The launch of innovative handheld consoles like RG Cube drives demand for cutting-edge gaming hardware.
- **Mobile Computing:** High-performance handheld consoles contribute to advancements in mobile processing technology.
- **Emulation Software:** Devices supporting multiple emulators expand the horizons for emulation software development.

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