Key Takeaways
1. The Anbernic RG557 features a 5.48-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
2. The device is capable of emulating PS2 and PSP games at 4x and 8x original resolutions, respectively.
3. There is speculation about the chipset, with hints towards either the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 or the MediaTek Dimensity 8300.
4. The Dimensity 8300 may provide a significant performance boost over the RG556 and a 30% advantage over the Retroid Pocket 5 in CPU tasks.
5. The RG557 will be the first handheld gaming device to feature capacitive joysticks for improved accuracy.
Anbernic has recently introduced the RG557, and it has been about twenty four hours since this announcement. True to its style, Anbernic has shown off the device’s design, gaming capabilities, and some specifications. A notable feature is its 5.48-inch AMOLED screen, which has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and follows a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Gaming Performance Insights
Furthermore, the company hinted that the RG557 is capable of emulating specific PS2 and PSP titles at 4x and 8x their original resolutions, respectively. However, the company has not disclosed which chipset powers this new gaming device. Leaked information hints that Anbernic might be using the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, which Qualcomm unveiled last month.
Speculation on Chipsets
Retro Handhelds, however, disagrees with this assumption. According to their source, described as an ‘Anbernic rep’, the RG557 will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, which we reviewed last year, along with its ‘Ultra’ version found in the Poco X6 Pro and Xiaomi 14T (currently priced at $509 on Amazon). Our benchmarks showed that the Dimensity 8300 would significantly enhance the RG557’s performance compared to the RG556, which is powered by the older and less efficient Unisoc T820.
Competitive Edge and Features
As noted by Retro Handhelds, the Dimensity 8300 would provide the RG557 an edge over the Retroid Pocket 5 as well. Specifically, Anbernic’s upcoming device could outshine the Pocket 5 by around 30% in CPU-intensive tasks. However, the difference in their GPUs might be almost negligible. Interestingly, the RG557 is set to be the first gaming handheld to use capacitive joysticks, which should improve accuracy. It is likely that Anbernic will share more information about the RG557 in the near future.
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