Anbernic RG556 review

The Anbernic RG556 is an AMOLED Android handheld that undercuts most of the field on price. Anbernic lists a 5.48-inch AMOLED screen at 1080*1920, a Unisoc T820 processor on a 6nm process with a quad-core Mali-G57 GPU, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB of UFS2.2 storage with TF expansion up to 2TB and Android 13. The 5500mAh battery is rated for 8 hours, and active cooling uses a fan and heat pipe. Hall joysticks, Hall triggers, a six-axis gyroscope, netplay, streaming and 1080p Display Port output over USB Type-C are on the spec sheet. It was $174.79 on sale against a regular $184.99 when we checked. Against the Retroid Pocket 5 at $179, it has UFS2.2 storage rather than UFS 3.1 and Bluetooth 5.0 rather than 5.1, and Anbernic says a full charge takes about 3.5 hours at 5V/2A. It suits buyers who want Anbernic's ecosystem or the video output. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Buyers who want an AMOLED Android handheld with video output

Price

$174.79 one-time on sale (regular $184.99).

Sale price $174.79 Regular price $184.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 5.48-inch AMOLED screen at 1080*1920 with OCA full fit
• Unisoc T820 processor with a quad-core Mali-G57 GPU
• 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS2.2 storage with TF expansion up to 2TB
• 5500mAh battery rated at 8 hours
• Hall joysticks, Hall triggers, fan and heat pipe cooling, and 1080p Display Port output over USB Type-C

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: AMOLED screen for $174.79 on sale
• Strength: Video output to a TV over USB Type-C
• Strength: Hall joysticks and Hall triggers
• Weakness: UFS2.2 storage rather than the UFS 3.1 on the Retroid Pocket 5 and 6
• Weakness: Charging at 5V/2A takes about 3.5 hours, per Anbernic
• Weakness: Older Wi-Fi 5 class wireless and Bluetooth 5.0

Key facts

• Price: $174.79 on sale, regular $184.99
• Chip: Unisoc T820, Mali-G57
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X, 128GB UFS2.2
• Battery: 5500mAh, 8 hours
• Charge time: About 3.5 hours

Where it ranks

Anbernic RG556 is No. 7 in our Best Retro Handheld Consoles verdict.