RG556 vs RG35XX Plus
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG35XX Plus comparison.
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG35XX Plus comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR score 66 and user score 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (5.48 vs 3.5), release year (2024 vs 2023). RG35XX Plus is the lower-priced option at $64, while RG556 comes in at $175. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Edge Breakdown
RG556 has the strongest overall profile
Biggest head-to-head gaps pulled from the live device fields already stored on Hardware Ranked.
Screen Size (Inches)
RG556 leads
Release Year
RG556 leads
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| RG556 | $175 | Out of stock |
| RG35XX Plus | $64 | Out of stock |
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Specs
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| Device |  RG556 Anbernic |  RG35XX Plus Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2024 Metric 2,024 | 2023 Metric 2,023 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 5.48 Metric 5 | 3.5 Metric 4 |
| Price | 175 Metric 175 | 64 Metric 64 |
| Device | RG556 Anbernic | RG35XX Plus Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3300 mAh (Swappable) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x | Cortex-A53 |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP4 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| Make | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Model | RG-556 | RG-35XX Plus |
| MSRP | $175 | $64 |
| OS | Android 13 | Linux |
| RAM Size | 7 G | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Screen Type | OLED | IPS |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Allwinner H700 |
| Touch Screen | true | false |
| Video Output | USB-C video out Bottom facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
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