Device comparison

Anbernic RG-556 vs. Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-556
Better screen
RG-556
More portable
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Newer model
RG-556

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-556 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
  • Anbernic RG-556 is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is roughly 24% smaller and 21% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-556 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.

Anbernic

RG-556

Details
Price
$175
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.48 inch AMOLED
Weight
331 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

Details
Price
$199
OS
Android 13
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch IPS
Weight
261 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG-556Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Price$175$199
Screen5.48 inch4.7 inch
Resolution1920 x 10801334 x 750
PanelAMOLEDIPS
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820MediaTek Dimensity 1100
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MP4Mali-G77 MC9
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB LPDDR4x
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight331 grams261 grams
Dimensions223 mm x 90 mm x 15-25 mm184.8 mm x 82.6 mm x 15.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-556Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeGoodExcellent
WiiGoodExcellent
PS2GoodExcellent
Modern systems
3DSGoodExcellent
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii ULimitedLimited
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-556 and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
Anbernic RG-556 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Anbernic RG-556 is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is roughly 24% smaller and 21% lighter. Anbernic RG-556 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-556 or the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
The Anbernic RG-556 is the cheaper of the two at around $175, roughly $24 less than the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-556 or the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
The Anbernic RG-556 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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