Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Micro vs. Anbernic RG55G1

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG55G1
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Micro.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 45% smaller and 31% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro runs Android 13.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket Micro

Details
Price
$190
OS
Android 13
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
233 grams

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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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SpecAYANEO Pocket MicroRG55G1
Price$190$150
OSAndroid 13Android 14
Screen3.5 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution960 x 6401920 x 1080
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM6 GB / 8 GB4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh6000 mAh
Weight233 grams339 grams
Dimensions156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket MicroRG55G1
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

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 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 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG55G1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG55G1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG55G1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro and the Anbernic RG55G1?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Micro. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 45% smaller and 31% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; AYANEO Pocket Micro runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Anbernic RG55G1?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $40 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Anbernic RG55G1?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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