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Anbernic RG-557 vs. Anbernic RG-552

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-552
Better screen
RG-557
More portable
RG-557
Newer model
RG-557

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-557 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-552 is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-552 is roughly 15% smaller and 4% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-557 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552.
  • Anbernic RG-557 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.

Anbernic

RG-557

Details
Price
$249
OS
Android 14
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.48 inch AMOLED
Weight
347 grams

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Anbernic

RG-552

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

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Specs

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SpecRG-557RG-552
Price$249$200
OSAndroid 14Android 11
Screen5.48 inch5.36 inch
Aspect ratio16:95:3
Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1152
PanelAMOLEDIPS
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300RockChip RK3399
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G615 MC6Mali-T860 MP4
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X4 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh6400 mAh
Weight347 grams362 grams
Dimensions223 mm x 89 mm x 15-25 mm198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-557RG-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-557 and the Anbernic RG-552?
Anbernic RG-557 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-552 is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-552 is roughly 15% smaller and 4% lighter. Anbernic RG-557 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552. Anbernic RG-557 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-557 or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG-552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $49 less than the Anbernic RG-557 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-557 or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG-557 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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