Retroid
Pocket 3
54
HR Rating
50
User Rating
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Pocket 3 / RG556
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 3 vs RG556 comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2022), screen size (5.48 vs 4.7). Pocket 3 is the lower-priced option at USD 259, while RG556 comes in at USD 269. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 3Retroid
RG556ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 259
USD 269
HR Rating
54
66
User Rating
50
75
Release Year
2022
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
69
Durability
70
71
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
46
48
Hardware
62
63
OS Support
58
60
Performance
49
52
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
54
56
Software
63
64
Speakers
53
54
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
4000 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 1x / 3x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Retroid
ANBERNIC
Model
Retroid Pocket 3
RG-556
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
1 GB
7 G
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1334 x 750
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 32 GB eMCP, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T310
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Micro HDMI Top facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 3
USD 259
Not carried
RG556
USD 269
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 350/100 · 10
RG55675/100 · 10
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