Device comparison

Anbernic RG55G1 vs. Anbernic RG406H

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG55G1
More portable
RG406H
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406H.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG406H is roughly 21% smaller and 22% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406H runs Android 13.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406H is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.

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RG55G1

Details
Price
$150
OS
Android 14
Released
Aug 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.5 inch IPS
Weight
339 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG55G1RG406H
Price$150$168
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen5.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 1080960 x 720
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2UNISOC Tiger T820
CPUCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUQualcomm Adreno A12Mali-G57 MP4
RAM4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight339 grams265 grams
Dimensions208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG55G1RG406H
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG55G1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG406H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG406H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG406H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG55G1 and the Anbernic RG406H?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG406H. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG406H is roughly 21% smaller and 22% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG406H runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG406H is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG406H?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $18 less than the Anbernic RG406H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG406H?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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