Anbernic
RG556
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG556 / RG Cube
Verdict
RG Cube has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG Cube comparison. RG Cube leads the summary view with HR rating 68 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (170 vs 175). RG Cube is the lower-priced option at $170, 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
RG556Anbernic
RG CubeAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$175
$170
HR Rating
66
68
User Rating
75
77
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
3.95
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
60
60
Performance
52
61
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
16:9
1:1
Battery
5500 mAh
5200 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
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-556
RG Cube
OS
Android 13
Android 13
RAM Size
7 G
7 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
720 x 720
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
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 Bottom facing
USB-C video out Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG556
$175
Not carried
RG Cube
$170
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG55675/100 · 10
RG Cube77/100 · 10
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