Anbernic
RG-557
68
HR Rating
77
User Rating
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RG-557 / RG556
Verdict
RG-557 has the strongest overall profile in this RG-557 vs RG556 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). RG556 is the lower-priced option at $175, while RG-557 comes in at $249. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG-557Anbernic
RG556Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$249
$175
HR Rating
68
66
User Rating
77
75
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
72
Brightness
62
61
Controls
70
69
Durability
72
71
Ease Of Use
64
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
50
48
Hardware
66
63
OS Support
62
60
Performance
65
52
Portability
65
66
Screen Quality
59
56
Software
65
64
Speakers
56
54
Value
59
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 4x / 4x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G615 MC6
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-557
RG-556
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
11 GB
7 G
RAM Type
12 GB 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 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-557
$249
None listed
Not carried
RG556
$175
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG-55777/100 · 10
RG55675/100 · 10
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