Last updated: Sep 28, 2025

Anbernic RG557 vs AYANEO Pocket DS comparison

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Anbernic RG557

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Released: May 1, 2024|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

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AYANEO Pocket DS

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Released: Aug 18, 2025|Price: $399.00

Key Advantages

Anbernic RG557

20% longer average battery life (6.0h vs 5.0h)
27% sharper screen (higher PPI).
54% lighter (250g vs 540g)
$220 cheaper

AYANEO Pocket DS

Runs Nintendo Wii well; RG557 often supports up to PlayStation Portable
More fluid 165Hz screen (on OLED).
27% larger screen.
Clamshell design offers screen protection and improved viewing ergonomics.

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Detailed Comparison

Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Left	Left
Thumbstick Layout	Asymmetric	Symmetrical
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	Stacked

Display & Audio

Screen Size	5.5"	Top: 7", Bottom: 5"
Screen Type	AMOLED	Top: OLED, Bottom: Other
Resolution	1920 x 1080	Top: 1920x1080, Bottom: 1024x768
Aspect Ratio	16:9	Top: 16:9, Bottom: 4:3
Pixel Density	400 PPI	Top: 315 PPI, Bottom: 256 PPI
Refresh Rate	60Hz	Top: 165Hz, Bottom: 60Hz
Speaker Placement	Bottom front-facing	Front
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	No

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Android 14	Android 13
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	4-8 hrs	3-7 hrs
Capacity	4500 mAh	8000 mAh
Charging Port	Bottom USB-C	Bottom
Charging Method	USB-C	USB-C PD

Body & Build

Form Factor	Horizontal	Clamshell
Material	Plastic	CNC Aluminum
Weight	250 g	540 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	204 x 85 x 15 mm	180 x 102 x 25 mm
Color Variants	Grey, Transparent Purple	Shadow Black, Starry Yellow, Retro Gray
Release Date	May 1, 2024	Aug 18, 2025

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	Octa-core ARM Cortex-A76/A55	Kryo
Architecture	ARM64	ARM
Chipset	Unisoc T820	Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
GPU	Mali-G57	Adreno A32
RAM Size	4 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	eMMC	UFS
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	2.7 GHz	3.36 GHz
CPU Cores	8	8
CPU Threads	8	8
GPU Clock	850 MHz	< 1000 MHz