Anbernic
RG Rotate
- Price
- $88
- OS
- Android 12
- Released
- May 2026
- Up to
- Saturn
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 167 grams / 204 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG Rotate vs. Anbernic RG-552
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG Rotate
- More portable
- RG Rotate
- Newer model
- RG Rotate
Main differences
- Anbernic RG Rotate has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG Rotate is about $112 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG Rotate is roughly 62% smaller and 54% lighter.
- Anbernic RG Rotate runs Android 12; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
Details
Anbernic
RG-552
- 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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| Spec | RG Rotate | RG-552 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $200 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 5.36 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 1920 x 1152 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T618 | RockChip RK3399 |
| CPU | Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP4 |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR4X | 4 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Internal 32 GB, External MicroSD | Internal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | 6400 mAh |
| Weight | 167 grams / 204 grams | 362 grams |
| Dimensions | 80 mm x 80 mm x 21 mm | 198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG Rotate | RG-552 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Excellent |
| N64 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dreamcast | Excellent | Good |
| PSP | Excellent | Good |
| Saturn | Good | Playable |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Playable | Limited |
| Wii | Playable | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Playable | Limited |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Playable | Limited |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Rotate and the Anbernic RG-552?
- Anbernic RG Rotate has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG Rotate is about $112 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Rotate is roughly 62% smaller and 54% lighter. Anbernic RG Rotate runs Android 12; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Rotate or the Anbernic RG-552?
- The Anbernic RG Rotate is the cheaper of the two at around $88, roughly $112 less than the Anbernic RG-552 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Rotate or the Anbernic RG-552?
- The Anbernic RG Rotate is the newer model, released in 2026.
