Anbernic
RG-552
- Price
- $200
- OS
- Android 11
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 5.36 inch IPS
- Weight
- 362 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG-552 vs. Retroid Pocket G2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG-552
- Better screen
- Retroid Pocket G2
- More portable
- Retroid Pocket G2
- Newer model
- Retroid Pocket G2
Main differences
- Retroid Pocket G2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG-552 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroid Pocket G2 is roughly 8% smaller and 23% lighter.
- Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552.
- Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
- Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Anbernic RG-552 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Retroid
Retroid Pocket G2
- Price
- $219
- OS
- Android 15
- Released
- Oct 2025
- Up to
- Wii U
- Screen
- 5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
- Weight
- 280 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG-552 | Retroid Pocket G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $219 |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 |
| Screen | 5.36 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1152 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3399 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Qualcomm Kryo |
| GPU | Mali-T860 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno A22 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 362 grams | 280 grams |
| Dimensions | 198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm | 199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6 |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG-552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket G2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
- Retroid Pocket G2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket G2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
- Retroid Pocket G2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Retroid Pocket G2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket G2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Retroid Pocket G2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retroid Pocket G2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-552 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Retroid Pocket G2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-552 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retroid Pocket G2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-552 and the Retroid Pocket G2?
- Retroid Pocket G2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-552 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket G2 is roughly 8% smaller and 23% lighter. Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552. Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11. Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Anbernic RG-552 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-552 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
- The Anbernic RG-552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $19 less than the Retroid Pocket G2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-552 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
- The Retroid Pocket G2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-552 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
- The Retroid Pocket G2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
