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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
Anbernic RG556
AnbernicAnbernic RG556
Retroid Pocket 5
RetroidRetroid Pocket 5
PerformanceMid-rangeHighClearly better1 tier higher than Anbernic RG556
DisplayAbout the same5.48 in, OLED, 1080p5.5 in, OLED, 1080p
Battery5500 mAhSlightly better10% more capacity than Retroid Pocket 55000 mAh
MemoryAbout the same8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageAbout the same128 GB included, expandable128 GB included, expandable
ConnectivityWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1Slightly better
Weight331 g280 gSlightly better51 g lighter than Anbernic RG556
UK priceUK price not checked for enough devices to comparePrice not checkedPrice 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.