What's the difference between the Anbernic RG406H and the Anbernic RG55G1?

Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406H. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG406H is roughly 21% smaller and 22% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406H runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406H is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.

Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $18.00 less than the Anbernic RG406H based on catalog pricing.

Which is newer, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG406H is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

Anbernic RG406H vs. Anbernic RG55G1

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Quick verdict

Best value: RG55G1
More portable: RG406H
Newer model: RG55G1

Main differences

Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406H.
Anbernic RG55G1 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
Anbernic RG406H is roughly 21% smaller and 22% lighter.
Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406H runs Android 13.
Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406H is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.

Anbernic

RG406H

Details

Price: $168.00
OS: Android 13
Released: Nov 2024
Up to: 3DS
Screen: 4.0 inch IPS
Weight: 265 grams

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Anbernic

RG55G1

Details

Price: $150.00
OS: Android 14
Released: Aug 2026
Up to: 3DS
Screen: 5.5 inch IPS
Weight: 339 grams

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Specs

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Spec	RG406H	RG55G1
Price	$168.00	$150.00
OS	Android 13	Android 14
Screen	4.0 inch	5.5 inch
Aspect ratio	4:3	16:9
Resolution	960 x 720	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Panel	IPS	IPS
Chipset	UNISOC Tiger T820	Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPU	Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55	Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPU	Mali-G57 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM	8 GB LPDDR4X	4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD	Internal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSD
Battery	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Weight	265 grams	339 grams
Dimensions	174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm	208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm
Video out	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Stick type	Hall effect	Hall effect
Analog triggers	Yes	Yes
Touch screen	Yes	Yes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

System	RG406H	RG55G1
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

RG406H DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG406H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG55G1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG406H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
RG406H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG55G1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG406H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
RG55G1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG406H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG55G1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG406H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG406H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG55G1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG406H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG406H and the Anbernic RG55G1?: Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406H. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG406H is roughly 21% smaller and 22% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406H runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406H is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $18.00 less than the Anbernic RG406H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG406H or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG406H is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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