Anbernic RG556 vs Retroid Pocket 5
Anbernic RG556 leads on battery. Retroid Pocket 5 leads on performance, connectivity and weight. Every figure below is the maker’s own; a row is left unrated when a maker states nothing.
Anbernic
Anbernic RG556
Leads on battery
Retroid
Retroid Pocket 5
Leads on performance, connectivity, weight
| Spec | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Mid-range | HighClearly better1 tier higher than Anbernic RG556 |
| DisplayAbout the same | 5.48 in, OLED, 1080p | 5.5 in, OLED, 1080p |
| Battery | 5500 mAhSlightly better10% more capacity than Retroid Pocket 5 | 5000 mAh |
| MemoryAbout the same | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| StorageAbout the same | 128 GB included, expandable | 128 GB included, expandable |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1Slightly better |
| Weight | 331 g | 280 gSlightly better51 g lighter than Anbernic RG556 |
| UK priceUK price not checked for enough devices to compare | Price not checked | Price not checked |
Rows compare what each maker states. A device is left unrated on a row where its maker states nothing, and no row is called unless at least two devices can be rated on it.

