Last updated: Sep 24, 2025
Anbernic RG556 handheld gaming device.
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Anbernic RG556

Released: Mar 15, 2024|Price: ~$179

Summary Highlights

Chipset:Unisoc T820
GPU:Mali-G57
Display:AMOLED, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Battery:5500 mAh, 5 - 10 hours
Storage:UFS2.2
RAM:8 GB
OS:Android 13
Form Factor:Horizontal

Supported Systems

NES
Gameboy Advance
SNES
PlayStation
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 64
Sega Saturn
Dreamcast
PlayStation Portable
GameCube
PlayStation 2
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo 3DS
PlayStation 3
Wii U
Switch
Modern

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✅ Pros

  • Vibrant AMOLED Screen
  • Great Performance
  • Hall Effect Controls

❌ Cons

  • Limited Battery
  • Android Clutter
  • Slightly Bulky

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementLeft
Thumbstick LayoutAsymmetric
Shoulder ButtonsStacked
Display & Audio
Screen Size5.48"
Screen TypeAMOLED
Refresh Rate60Hz
Resolution1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio16:9
Pixel Density402 PPI
Speaker PlacementBottom
Speaker TypeStereo
Audio JackYes
Ports & Connectivity
Wireless
WifiBluetoothMobile Data
Physical Ports
Usb CMicroSD CardVideo Out
OS & Software
Base OSAndroid 13
Custom OS Support
None
Battery & Power
Battery Life5-10 hrs
Capacity5500 mAh
Charging PortBottom
Charging MethodUSB-C 5V/2A
Body & Build
Form FactorHorizontal
MaterialPlastic
Weight331 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)223 x 90 x 15 mm
Color VariantsBlack, Blue Translucent
Release DateMar 15, 2024
Hardware Specifications
CPU ModelOcta-core 1xA76 2.7GHz 3xA76 2.3GHz 4xA55 2.1GHz
ArchitectureARM
ChipsetUnisoc T820
GPUMali-G57
RAM Size8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Internal StorageUFS2.2
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock2.7 GHz
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
GPU Clock< 850 MHz