Anbernic
RG556
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG556 / RG505
Verdict
RG556 has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG505 comparison. RG556 leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2022), screen size (5.48 vs 4.95). RG505 is the lower-priced option at $148, 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
RG556Anbernic
RG505Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$175
$148
HR Rating
66
59
User Rating
75
64
Release Year
2024
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
69
68
Durability
71
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
48
47
Hardware
63
62
OS Support
60
59
Performance
52
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
56
55
Software
64
63
Speakers
54
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-556
RG-505
OS
Android 13
Android 12
RAM Size
7 G
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
960 × 544
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T820
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG556
$175
Not carried
RG505
$148
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG55675/100 · 10
RG50564/100 · 11
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