ANBERNIC
RG Vita Pro
72
HR Rating
67
User Rating
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RG Vita Pro / RG556
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG Vita Pro vs RG556 comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. RG Vita Pro is the lower-priced option at $150, while RG556 comes in at $175. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG Vita ProANBERNIC
RG556Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$150
$175
HR Rating
72
66
User Rating
67
75
Release Year
2026
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.5
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
72
Brightness
62
61
Controls
72
69
Durability
68
71
Ease Of Use
64
63
Ergonomics
70
68
Haptics
55
48
Hardware
70
63
OS Support
68
60
Performance
63
52
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
72
56
Software
67
64
Speakers
52
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5000mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (DisplayPort), 3.5mm jack
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Rockchip RK3576
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MC3
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
ANBERNIC
Anbernic
Model
RG Vita Pro
RG-556
OS
Android 14
Android 13
RAM Size
4
7 G
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Software Benchmark
280
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Storage
64
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG Vita Pro
$150
Not carried
RG556
$175
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG Vita Pro67/100 · 10
RG55675/100 · 10
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To Vita or Not to Vita? The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a nostalgia-heavy Android handheld that borrows the unmistakable shape of Sony’s classic portable while packing in modern performance and a far broader game library. Its comfortable design, large display, and upgraded hardware make it the better choice over the standard RG Vita, especially for players who want stronger emulation and smoother Android gaming. It may not replace a real PS Vita for collectors, but for anyone chasing that familiar feel with fewer limitations, the RG Vita Pro makes a great starting handheld.