ANBERNIC
RG556
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG556 / Pocket G2
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs Pocket G2 comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Pocket G2 is the lower-priced option at $ 219, while RG556 comes in at $ 269. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG556ANBERNIC
Pocket G2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 269
$ 219
HR Rating
66
64
User Rating
75
77
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
5.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
68
Brightness
61
68
Controls
69
65
Durability
71
64
Ease Of Use
63
60
Ergonomics
68
45
Haptics
48
55
Hardware
63
65
OS Support
60
72
Performance
52
72
Portability
66
68
Screen Quality
56
82
Software
64
67
Speakers
54
62
Value
60
43
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C with DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Qualcomm Adreno A22
Make
ANBERNIC
Retroid
Model
RG-556
Retroid Pocket G2
OS
Android 13
Android 15
RAM Size
7 G
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
AMOLED Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T820
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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dimensions
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199.2 x 78.5 x 15.6 mm
weight
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280 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG556
$ 269
Not carried
Pocket G2
$ 219
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG55675/100 · 10
Pocket G277/100 · 10
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