RG-557 / Pocket 5

Verdict

RG-557 has the strongest overall profile in this RG-557 vs Pocket 5 comparison. RG-557 leads the summary view with HR rating 68 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). Pocket 5 is the lower-priced option at $350, while RG-557 comes in at $369. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RG-557
RG-557
68
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket 5
Pocket 5
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-557ANBERNIC
Pocket 5Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$369
$350
HR Rating
68
66
User Rating
77
75
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
71
Brightness
62
62
Controls
70
70
Durability
72
72
Ease Of Use
64
64
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
50
49
Hardware
66
65
OS Support
62
61
Performance
65
64
Portability
65
65
Screen Quality
59
58
Software
65
65
Speakers
56
55
Value
59
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 4x / 4x
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G615 MC6
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG-557
5
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
12 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Storage
Internal 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-557
$369
Not carried
Pocket 5
$350
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG-557
77/100 · 10
Pocket 5
75/100 · 11

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