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ANBERNIC RG556

RG556 is a horizontal 5.48-inch 1080×1920 AMOLED Android 13 handheld: Unisoc T820, 5500mAh / 8 hours (OEM), 331g.

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In short

RG556 is a horizontal 5.48-inch 1080×1920 AMOLED Android 13 handheld: Unisoc T820, 5500mAh / 8 hours (OEM), 331g. Buy it for that official page. Skip it if you want RG 477V’s Dimensity 8300 / 4.7-inch 4:3 sheet or a Windows PC.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party horizontal 5.48-inch AMOLED Android handheld with Unisoc T820 printed on anbernic.com.
  • Shoppers comparing 331g / 5500mAh / 8-hour OEM claim against RG 477V’s vertical 4.7-inch Dimensity sheet.
  • People who want Hall sticks, Hall triggers, six-axis gyro, and USB-C 1080p DP on a 331g slab.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The page prints Android 13.
  • Buyers of ANBERNIC RG 477V (Dimensity 8300, 4.7-inch 1280×960 120Hz). That is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-477v/`.
  • People who need a published nits, TDP, or Hz number.
  • Nintendo-first players.

Key differentiators

  • 5.48-inch AMOLED (page prints “AM OLED”), OCA full fit, 1080×1920.
  • Unisoc T820 (6nm) + Mali-G57 850MHz; Android 13; Wi-Fi ac + BT 5.0.
  • 5500mAh polymer lithium; OEM 8-hour battery-life claim; 5V/2A (~3.5 hours to full).
  • 331g; 22.3 × 9 × 1.5 cm; Hall joystick; Hall trigger; six-axis gyro.

Caveats

  • 8 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line, not a Valve-style gameplay curve.
  • Nits, TDP, HDR, and refresh Hz are unpublished.
  • Quote 1080×1920 as printed. Do not invent 1920×1080 landscape wording.
  • $179.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG556.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

ANBERNIC RG556 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUUnisoc T820; 6nm EUV 5G SoC; octa-core 1×A76 @2.7GHz + 3×A76 @2.3GHz + 4×A55 @2.1GHzANBERNIC official store — RG556
GPUQuad-core Mali-G57, 850MHzANBERNIC official store — RG556
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
RAM8GB LPDDR4XANBERNIC official store — RG556
Storage128G UFS2.2ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Expandable storageTF card expansion, up to 2TBANBERNIC official store — RG556
Display size5.48-inchANBERNIC official store — RG556
Display typeAMOLED (official page prints “AM OLED”); OCA full fitANBERNIC official store — RG556
Display resolution1080 × 1920 (ANBERNIC’s printed pair)ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
ControlsBuilt-in Hall joystick; Hall trigger. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG556
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG556 (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motionSix-axis gyroscope sensorANBERNIC official store — RG556
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG556
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
Battery capacity5500mAh polymer lithiumANBERNIC official store — RG556
Battery life (OEM)8 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG556
Operating systemAndroid 13ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Store / ecosystemAndroid 13. Page also lists Android games and 30+ emulators. Not SteamOS or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Weight0.331 kg (331 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG556
Dimensions22.3 × 9 × 1.5 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG556
Chassis / formHorizontal handheld; Black or Blue Translucent colorways on the pageANBERNIC official store — RG556
FinishesBlack; Blue TranslucentANBERNIC official store — RG556
CoolingHigh-speed fan + heat-pipe active heat dissipationANBERNIC official store — RG556
PortsUSB Type-C (1080p DisplayPort output listed); 3.5mm stereo; TF slotANBERNIC official store — RG556
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0ANBERNIC official store — RG556
Speakers / audioHigh-fidelity dual speakers; 3.5mm stereo earphonesANBERNIC official store — RG556
Dock / TV outputUSB Type-C supports 1080p DisplayPort output. Wireless screencasting is named without a resolution table.ANBERNIC official store — RG556
US MSRP (launch)$179.99 official store (compared-at $184.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official storeLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandBudget Android handheld (~$180 official store)Derived from $179.99 store list
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store RG556 page
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store

ANBERNIC RG556 extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

ANBERNIC RG556 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
FOTASupports FOTA wireless upgradeANBERNIC official store — RG556
Not RG 477VRG 477V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-477v/` — vertical 4.7-inch 1280×960 / 120Hz, Dimensity 8300. Do not mix SoC or panel rows.ANBERNIC official store — RG 477V

Overview

ANBERNIC RG556 is a horizontal 5.48-inch 1080×1920 AMOLED Android 13 handheld.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)RG556RG 477VRG 406V
ShapeHorizontal 5.48”Vertical 4.7” 4:3Vertical 4” 4:3
PanelAMOLED 1080×1920LTPS 1280×960 120HzIPS 960×720
SoCUnisoc T820Dimensity 8300Unisoc T820
Battery5500mAh / 8h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM
Weight331g334g289g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$179.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, or Hz.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What resolution is the screen?

1080×1920 on a 5.48-inch AMOLED (page prints “AM OLED”). Refresh Hz is not published.

How long is the battery?

ANBERNIC prints 5500mAh and 8 hours. Copy that label.

How heavy is it?

0.331kg (331g) on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$179.99 on anbernic.com on access day (compared-at $184.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG556. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG556 specs.