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