This Retroid Pocket 5 killer packs serious power for just over $200

The RG-557 is a serious upgrade that's priced to compete.

Apr 14, 2025 - 12:19

This Retroid Pocket 5 killer packs serious power for just over $200

Credit: ANBERNIC

The ANBERNIC RG-557 is the company’s first device of 2025, and its most powerful ever.
Full specs were revealed at a trade show in Hong Kong, with a Dimensity 8300 chipset.
Pricing is expected to be around $205, with a launch date slated for later this month.

Last week we got our first glimpse at the ANBERNIC RG-557, which looks like a great alternative to other popular horizontal handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5. The teaser video showed impressive Wii U and PS2 emulation performance, but now we have a better look at exactly what the device is packing.

A user on the Retro Handhelds Discord (via Retro Handhelds) shared the information while visiting the Global Sources tradeshow in Hong Kong. ANBERNIC showcased the RG-557 at its booth, with a specs sheet revealing that it will come with a Dimensity 8300 chipset and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Combined with the 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED panel and a 5,500mAh battery, it’s by far the most powerful device ANBERNIC has ever released. Check out the full spec sheet below.