Anbernic RG556 vs Anbernic RG557

Anbernic RG556 vs Anbernic RG557

Comparison

General
Model NameAnbernic RG556Anbernic RG557
BrandAnbernicAnbernic
Release DateMay 2025
Price$175 $249
Where to buy?*Get the Anbernic RG556 from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress
*Get the Anbernic RG557 from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUUnisoc Tiger T820MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Cores/Threads1 x ARM Cortex A76 @ 2.7 GHz
3 x ARM Cortex A76 @ 2.3 GHz
4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.1 GHz
1 x ARM Cortex A715 @ 3.35 GHz
3 x ARM Cortex A715 @ 3.2 GHz
4 x ARM Cortex A510 @ 2.2 GHz
GPUMali G57 MP4 @ 780 MHzMali G615 MC6
RAM8GB12GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Storage
Internal Storage Size128GB256GB
Internal Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 4
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD (max 2TB)microSD (max 2TB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width223 mm223 mm
Height90 mm89 mm
Depth15 mm15 mm
Weight331g347g
MaterialABS
SpeakersStereoStereo
ColorsTransparent Blue/BlackTransparent Purple/White
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons Analog L2/R2 with hall sensor Analog L2/R2 with hall sensor
Analog SticksDual with hall sensorDual with hall sensor
Rumble / vibration Dual X-axis linear motors Dual X-axis linear motors
Battery
Battery Capacity5500 mAh5500 mAh
Fast Charging 27 Watt
Avg. Battery Life (tested)
Display
Size (inches)5.485.48
Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screenOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density402 PPI402 PPI
4:3 content (inches)4.484.48
16:9 content (inches)5.485.48
3:2 content (inches)4.854.85
8:7 content (inches)4.074.07
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth55.3
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via USB Type C via USB Type C
Ports1 x USB Type C1 x USB Type C (PD + DisplayPort)
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features6 axis gyroscope, RGB lighting6 axis gyroscope, RGB lighting
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Sega Saturn Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 1 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 2 Excellent Excellent
Game Boy Advance Excellent Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent Excellent
Nintendo Wii Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 3 Poor Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark
Geekbench 6
Geekbench 5
Antutu
Cinebench R23
3DMark

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