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Anbernic RG55G1 vs. Anbernic RG557

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG55G1
Better screen
RG557
More portable
RG55G1
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG557.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is about $99 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is roughly 10% smaller and 2% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG557.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG557 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.

Anbernic

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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SpecRG55G1RG557
Price$150$249
Screen5.5 inch5.48 inch
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 8300
CPUCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno A12Mali-G615 MC6
RAM4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh5500 mAh
Weight339 grams347 grams
Dimensions208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm223 mm x 89 mm x 15-25 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG55G1RG557
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
  • RG557 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG557 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG557 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 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
  • RG557 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 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 RG557?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG557. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $99 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG55G1 is roughly 10% smaller and 2% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG557. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG557 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG557?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $99 less than the Anbernic RG557 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG557?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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