Update [Mon 31st Aug 2026, 3pm]:

The Anbernic 55G1 is officially out! Last time we covered the handheld, there was no word on what exactly would be powering the device, but since then, Anbernic has revealed that the Android 14 machine will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 CPU and a Qualcomm Adreno A12 GPU. This makes it Anbernic's first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered device.

Beyond that, there are also a bunch of features listed in the official description, with the website listing a6,000mAh battery, a 5.5-inch Incell IPS display (1920×1080), support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, active cooling, 3D Hall-effect triggers and joysticks, and two separate configurations for memory & storage: a 4GB+64GB model, starting at $139.99 on the website, and an 8GB+128GB version, starting at $164.99.

Right now, three colours are being offered: Black, Retro Grey, and Indigo. You can order the device here.

Original Story [Mon 22nd Jun 2026, 11am]: Anbernic has produced a series of emulation handhelds which borrow design inspiration from systems like the GBA, DS and PS Vita, and its forthcoming 55G1 continues the company's tradition of mimicry.

As you can see from the trailer below, the 55G1 is a dead ringer for the Switch Lite, the handheld-only variant of Nintendo's insanely popular Switch system.

Boasting 2.5D glass over what is rumoured to be a 5.5-inch screen, the 55G1 also offers dual front-facing speakers, an internal fan, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and MicroSD card support.

The controls on offer are symmetrical Hall Effect thumbsticks (complete with RGB lighting), with the D-pad located above the left-hand stick – my preferred control setup. The shoulder triggers are also Hall Effect-based.

There's no word on which processor is included in the 55G1, but according to Notebook Check, there are reports that it will be Snapdragon-based.