Anbernic
RG-406V
60
HR Rating
61
User Rating
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RG-406V / RG556
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG-406V vs RG556 comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (5.48 vs 4). RG-406V is the lower-priced option at $165, 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.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG-406VAnbernic
RG556Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$165
$175
HR Rating
60
66
User Rating
61
75
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
69
69
Durability
71
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
48
48
Hardware
63
63
OS Support
59
60
Performance
61
52
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
56
56
Software
64
64
Speakers
54
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-406V
RG-556
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
7 GB
7 G
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
960 x 720
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T820
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-406V
$165
Not carried
RG556
$175
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG-406V61/100 · 10
RG55675/100 · 10
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