Anbernic RG 55G1 is a new Android handheld built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 processor and a 5.5-inch full-HD display. The company lists the device from $139.99 in the United States, making it an option for players who want a larger screen and more power than many entry-level retro consoles provide.

The RG 55G1 is Anbernic’s first handheld using a Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. Its processor uses a 4nm design with two Kryo Gold cores rated at up to 2.4GHz and six Kryo Silver cores rated at up to 2.0GHz. The official product page pairs the chip with an Adreno A12 GPU. Buyers can choose 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage or 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage.

Anbernic fits the console with a 1920-by-1080 Incell IPS display. It has full lamination, multitouch support and a horizontal layout that resembles the company’s familiar retro handheld design. The controls use Hall-effect joysticks and triggers, which are intended to avoid the contact wear associated with some traditional stick mechanisms. The device also includes a six-axis gyroscope and active cooling with a fan and heat pipe.

The software runs on Android 14. Anbernic says the RG 55G1 supports Android games and more than 20 types of emulators. That description does not promise perfect performance for every system. The chip, emulator settings and individual game will determine how well demanding titles run; GamesRadar’s report places the handheld in the mid-range retro market and cautions that its performance is not aimed at running every PlayStation 2 game comfortably.

Battery capacity is 6,000mAh, and Anbernic lists up to eight hours of battery life. The device supports 18W charging, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a microSD-style TF card slot with expansion up to 2TB and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A vibration motor, stereo speakers, wireless screen projection and online multiplayer support are also listed. The console weighs 339 grams, according to the company’s specifications.

Software extras include RG Home and Anbernic AI features such as one-click game-guide retrieval, real-time translation and image processing, but those tools are part of the company’s software description, not independent performance results. The RG 55G1 is currently listed in black, retro gray and indigo, with optional storage and card configurations. Its appeal will depend on how well the Snapdragon hardware, cooling system and Android software work together in actual games. For retro players, the clearest proposition is a 1080p Android handheld with Hall controls and a relatively low starting price.