Anbernic
RG-557
- Price
- $249
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Apr 2025
- Up to
- 3DS
- Screen
- 5.48 inch AMOLED
- Weight
- 347 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG-557 vs. Anbernic RG-40XXH
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG-40XXH
- Better screen
- RG-557
- More portable
- RG-40XXH
- Newer model
- RG-557
Main differences
- Anbernic RG-557 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $179 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 35% smaller and 40% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-557 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-40XXH.
- Anbernic RG-557 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux.
Details
Anbernic
RG-40XXH
- Price
- $70
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Jul 2024
- Up to
- PSP
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 208 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG-557 | RG-40XXH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $70 |
| OS | Android 14 | Linux |
| Screen | 5.48 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | AMOLED | IPS |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Allwinner H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Weight | 347 grams | 208 grams |
| Dimensions | 223 mm x 89 mm x 15-25 mm | 163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG-557 | RG-40XXH |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Excellent |
| GBA | Excellent | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Excellent | Good |
| N64 | Excellent | Good |
| Dreamcast | Excellent | Playable |
| PSP | Excellent | Good |
| Saturn | Excellent | Playable |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Excellent | Limited |
| Wii | Excellent | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Excellent | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Excellent | Unsupported |
| Switch | Limited | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Playable | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Limited | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-557 and the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
- Anbernic RG-557 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $179 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 35% smaller and 40% lighter. Anbernic RG-557 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-40XXH. Anbernic RG-557 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-557 or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
- The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $179 less than the Anbernic RG-557 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-557 or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
- The Anbernic RG-557 is the newer model, released in 2025.
