ANBERNIC RG552

Anbernic’s first dual-OS Android handheld with 5.36-inch large high-resolution screen
ANBERNIC RG552
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SPEC
OSAndroid 11 / Linux
SoCRockChip RK3326
Form factor Landscape
SCREEN IPS
5.36 inch
1920 × 1152 (16:10)
418ppi
RAM4GB
STORAGE64GB
BATTERY 6,400mAh
DIMENSIONS198 × 86 × 20 mm
WEIGHT355g
RELEASE
PRICE $129.00
Features

Powered by RK3399, performance is modest and price criticized

Good controls and display quality but weak cooling and battery life

Dual-boot Android and Linux for flexible use

Large vibrant high-res screen with strong colors and viewing angles

Specs: RK3399 CPU, 4GB RAM, smooth up to PSP/N64

Design follows predecessors with premium feel but large size

Rich I/O including USB-C and mini HDMI for external output

Pros
  • 5.36-inch bright high-color screen
  • 1920×1152 resolution is sharp and clear
  • Solid button and D-pad feel
  • Dual Android/Linux systems expand usability
  • Smooth for PSP and N64 emulation
  • Fast charging with bundled high-quality adapter
  • Premium build and satisfying design
  • Google Play and key mapping improve app usability
Cons
  • RK3399 drains battery quickly (3–4 hours runtime)
  • Severe standby drain, ~36 hours to empty
  • Overheating issues despite fan, can halt operation
  • Poor placement of function/reset buttons causes mispresses
  • Wi-Fi limited to 2.4GHz, no Bluetooth
  • Feels overpriced for the performance offered
Reviews
  • Big screen and sharp visuals elevate the experience beyond typical handhelds
  • Controls are stable though button placement criticized
  • Android use limited, heavy titles struggle
  • Linux works like earlier RG series but Android is more practical
  • Battery life and heat issues limit long sessions
  • Overall feels incomplete for the price, but appeals to those valuing premium design and display
Emulator Performance
Platform Rating
Family Computer / NES
Playable
Game Boy
Playable
Super Famicom / SNES
Playable
PC Engine
Playable
Mega Drive / Sega Genesis
Playable
Game Gear
Playable
Game Boy Advance
Playable
PlayStation
Playable
Nintendo 64
Not Playable
PlayStation Portable
Not Playable
Dreamcast
Not Playable
Nintendo DS
Runs
Sega Saturn
Not Playable
Nintendo GameCube
Not Playable
Wii
Not Playable
Nintendo 3DS
Not Playable
PlayStation 2
Not Playable