Anbernic
RG 477M
78
HR Rating
73
User Rating
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RG 477M / RG556
Verdict
RG 477M has the strongest overall profile in this RG 477M vs RG556 comparison. RG 477M leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). RG556 is the lower-priced option at $175, while RG 477M comes in at $239. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG 477MAnbernic
RG556Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$239
$175
HR Rating
78
66
User Rating
73
75
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
72
Brightness
Not rated
61
Controls
Not rated
69
Durability
Not rated
71
Ease Of Use
Not rated
63
Ergonomics
Not rated
68
Haptics
Not rated
48
Hardware
Not rated
63
OS Support
Not rated
60
Performance
Not rated
52
Portability
Not rated
66
Screen Quality
Not rated
56
Software
Not rated
64
Speakers
Not rated
54
Value
Not rated
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:9
Battery
5300mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, video out
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G615 MP6
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG 477M
RG-556
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
8
7 G
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x960
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
128
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG 477M
$239
Not carried
RG556
$175
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG 477M73/100 · 2
RG55675/100 · 10
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