Android Mid-Range
Anbernic RG556 vs Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Two Android handhelds around $200, compared on chipset, screen, and which one handles PS2 and GameCube better.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
Retroid / Moorechip · 8/10 · A-
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro edges out the RG556 on PS2 and GameCube performance thanks to the Dimensity 1100. Choose the RG556 for the bigger AMOLED screen and larger battery; pick the Pocket 4 Pro for the stronger emulation ceiling.
| Spec | RG556 | Retroid Pocket 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Retroid / Moorechip |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T820 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB LPDDR4x |
| Screen | 5.48 inch | 4.7 inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1334 x 750 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $175 | $199 |
RG556
- ✓Larger 5.48in 1080p AMOLED screen
- ✓Bigger 5500 mAh battery
- ✓Competitive $200 price point
- ✕UNISOC T820 caps out around B+/B on PS2
- ✕Heavier at 331 g
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
- ✓Dimensity 1100 handles harder PS2/GameCube titles
- ✓Lighter and more comfortable grip
- ✓Reliable performance for the price
- ✕Smaller 4.7in panel (though sharp)
- ✕Slightly smaller battery
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The RG556 and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro are both Android handhelds in the $175 to $200 range. Retroid's own store lists the Pocket 4 Pro at $159 today, so the catalogue figure here is its launch price rather than what you would pay (checked 29 October 2026). They take different approaches to the same goal of playing GameCube, Wii, and PS2.
Chipset and performance
The RG556 uses a UNISOC Tiger T820 with 8 GB of RAM. The Pocket 4 Pro uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 with 8 GB of RAM. The Dimensity is the stronger chip, grading GameCube, Wii, and PS2 as A or A-, while the RG556 sits at B+ for GameCube and B for PS2.
Screen
The RG556 has a 5.48 inch 1080p AMOLED. The Pocket 4 Pro has a 4.7 inch 1334x750 IPS panel. The RG556 has the bigger, higher-contrast screen.
Battery
The RG556 has a 5500 mAh battery. The Pocket 4 Pro has a 5000 mAh battery. The RG556 lasts a bit longer.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro if you want the stronger PS2 and GameCube performance. Choose the RG556 if you want the bigger AMOLED screen and the slightly larger battery, and you are comfortable with a bit less emulation headroom.