Device comparison

Anbernic RG406V vs. Anbernic RG55G1

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG55G1
More portable
RG406V
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406V.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG406V is roughly 15% smaller and 15% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406V runs Android 13.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.

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RG55G1

Details
Price
$150
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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SpecRG406VRG55G1
Price$165$150
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Screen4.0 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution960 x 7201920 x 1080
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MP4Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh6000 mAh
Weight289 grams339 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm
Video outYesNo
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG406VRG55G1
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

  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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
  • RG406V 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 RG406V and the Anbernic RG55G1?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406V. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG406V is roughly 15% smaller and 15% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406V runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG406V or the Anbernic RG55G1?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $15 less than the Anbernic RG406V based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG406V or the Anbernic RG55G1?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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