Anbernic RG556Hybrid
HybridAvailable now
Anbernic RG556
Anbernic · Released Apr 2024 · RG Series
An affordable Android handheld with a vivid AMOLED screen and Hall effect sticks that comfortably handles PS1, N64 and PSP libraries.
8.0
out of 10
$149
Launch price $159
Pros
- +Lovely 5.48" AMOLED screen
- +Hall effect sticks
- +Solid value Android handheld
- +Comfortable, well-built shell
Cons
- −Unisoc T820 trails Snapdragon rivals
- −No analogue triggers
- −Wi-Fi 5 only
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
PlayStation 1Full speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
PlayStation PortableFull speed
PlayStation 2Playable
Nintendo DSPlayable
GameCubeLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Unisoc Tiger T820
- CPU
- Octa-core, up to 2.7GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G57 MP4
- RAM
- 8GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS (+ microSD)
- Weight
- 295 g
- Dimensions
- 200 x 86 x 18 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.48″
- Resolution
- 1080x1920
- Panel
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5500 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~6 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 13
Also plays natively: Android games, Streaming (Moonlight)
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value8.6
Build8.2
Screen8.8
Performance7.4
The RG556 brings an AMOLED screen and Hall effect sticks to Anbernic's Android line at a tempting price. The Unisoc T820 is no flagship, but it runs PS1, N64 and PSP beautifully and makes a fair go of PS2 and DS. The build is comfortable and the screen punches above the price. It is not the fastest Android handheld, but as an affordable, good-looking all-rounder it delivers strong value.