Pocket Air / RG-557

Verdict

RG-557 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket Air vs RG-557 comparison. RG-557 leads the summary view with HR rating 68 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (369 vs 425), release year (2025 vs 2023). RG-557 is the lower-priced option at $369, while Pocket Air comes in at $425. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

AYANEO
Pocket Air
Pocket Air
66
HR Rating
70
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG-557
RG-557
68
HR Rating
77
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket AirAYANEO
RG-557ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$425
$369
HR Rating
66
68
User Rating
70
77
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
68
71
Brightness
63
62
Controls
73
70
Durability
76
72
Ease Of Use
67
64
Ergonomics
69
68
Haptics
56
50
Hardware
72
66
OS Support
66
62
Performance
63
65
Portability
63
65
Screen Quality
65
59
Software
69
65
Speakers
60
56
Value
57
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
7350 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G, USB-C OTG
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G615 MC6
Make
AYANEO
ANBERNIC
Model
Pocket Air
RG-557
OS
Android 12
Android 14
RAM Size
5 GB
12 GB
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB & External MicroSD
Internal 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket Air
$425
None listed
Not carried
RG-557
$369
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket Air
70/100 · 10
RG-557
77/100 · 10

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