Anbernic
RG556
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG556 / RG-557
Verdict
RG-557 has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG-557 comparison. RG-557 leads the summary view with HR rating 68 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). RG556 is the lower-priced option at $175, while RG-557 comes in at $249. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG556Anbernic
RG-557Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$175
$249
HR Rating
66
68
User Rating
75
77
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
71
Brightness
61
62
Controls
69
70
Durability
71
72
Ease Of Use
63
64
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
48
50
Hardware
63
66
OS Support
60
62
Performance
52
65
Portability
66
65
Screen Quality
56
59
Software
64
65
Speakers
54
56
Value
60
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Mali-G615 MC6
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-556
RG-557
OS
Android 13
Android 14
RAM Size
7 G
11 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
12 GB LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Internal 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T820
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG556
$175
Not carried
RG-557
$249
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG55675/100 · 10
RG-55777/100 · 10
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