Device comparison

Anbernic RG-477M vs. Anbernic RG-552

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-552
Better screen
RG-477M
More portable
RG-477M
Newer model
RG-477M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-552 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-477M is roughly 7% smaller and 2% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552.
  • Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.

Anbernic

RG-477M

Details
Price
$220
OS
Android 14
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight
354 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Anbernic

RG-552

Details
Price
$200
OS
Android 11
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.36 inch IPS
Weight
362 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG-477M1
RG-5520
Rating
RG-477MNo reviews yet
RG-552No reviews yet
Logged play
RG-477MNo logged sessions yet
RG-552No logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecRG-477MRG-552
Price$220$200
OSAndroid 14Android 11
Screen4.7 inch5.36 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution1280 x 9601920 x 1152
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
PanelLTPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300RockChip RK3399
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G615 MC6Mali-T860 MP4
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR54 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Battery5300 mAh6400 mAh
Weight354 grams362 grams
Dimensions176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-477MRG-552
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentGood
PSPExcellentGood
SaturnExcellentPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentLimited
WiiExcellentUnsupported
PS2ExcellentLimited
Modern systems
3DSExcellentLimited
SwitchLimitedUnsupported
Wii UPlayableUnsupported
PS3LimitedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-477M and the Anbernic RG-552?
Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-552 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-477M is roughly 7% smaller and 2% lighter. Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552. Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG-552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $20 less than the Anbernic RG-477M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG-477M is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-477M or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG-477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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