KT-R2 vs RG 55G1: Which Should You Buy?
KT-R2 vs RG 55G1: the RG 55G1 is cheaper at $140–$225; the RG 55G1 has the bigger screen (5.5 inch); our emulation grades differ on 6 of the systems we rate on both. Full spec table and a straight recommendation below.
At a glanceCheaper RG 55G1More powerful RG 55G1Sharper screen RG 55G1Bigger battery KT-R2
| KT-R2 | RG 55G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159–$379 | $140–$225 |
| Brand | KT Pocket | Anbernic |
| Released | 2026 / 04 | 2026 / 08 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x | Kryo Octa-Core (2x Performance + 6x Efficiency) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno A11 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR4X? | 4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatpipe Fan Ventilation cutouts | Active cooling fan |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.5 inch (3:2), | 5.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen (16:9) |
| Resolution | 1620 x 1080 (3:2), | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 432.67 PPI (3:2), | 400.5 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 / 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 6920 mAh (3:2), 6000 mAh (4:3) | 6000 mAh |
| Weight | 249/264 (3:2), | 320 grams |
| Dimensions | 169.6 mm x 79.8 mm x 17.2 mm (3:2), | 212 mm x 88 mm x 17 mm |
| Shell | Plastic / Metal (Magnesium) | Plastic |
| Colors | Plastic: Purple, Black, Gray Magnesium: Yellow, Red, Gray | Black, Transparent Purple, Retro Beige |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Video out | USB-C video out Bottom facing | USB-C DisplayPort |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
Emulation compared
| KT-R2 | RG 55G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A- |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | B+ |
| Nintendo Wii | A- | B+ |
| PlayStation 2 | B+ | A- |
| Switch | D | C |
| Wii U | F | D |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Physical size & scale compared
Footprint (KT-R2 38% smaller)170 × 80 mm vs 212 × 88 mm
Thickness (KT-R2 -15.0mm)2.0 vs 17.0 mm
Volume (KT-R2 -290cm³)27 vs 317 cm³
Weight249/264 (3:2), vs 320 grams
Display Mode:Reference Overlay:
KT-R2170 × 80 mm
RG 55G1212 × 88 mm
Proportional 1:1 millimetric silhouettes (Retrosizer standard). Toggle Side-by-Side or Direct Overlay to inspect dimensional footprint.
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RG 55G1 costs less at $140–$225; the RG 55G1 has the bigger screen (5.5 inch vs 4.5 inch (3:2),); the RG 55G1 is rated higher on our emulation power scale.
Choose the KT-R2 if…
- you want the more pocketable one (4.5 inch (3:2),)
- you want the larger battery (6920 mAh (3:2), 6000 mAh (4:3))
- you care about GameCube, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii — we grade it higher there
- RG 55G1's recorded downside — no amoled screen — would bother you
- RG 55G1's recorded downside — switch emulation is experimental and limited — would bother you
Choose the RG 55G1 if…
- you want the bigger screen (5.5 inch)
- you care about PlayStation 2, Switch, Wii U — we grade it higher there
- you want the more widely owned of the two — more community firmware work, per-game advice and second-hand demand