Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Anbernic RG28XX (125×56.5×16.5 mm, 2.83" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Anbernic RG28XX
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 28 mm (22.4%) wider than the Anbernic RG28XX. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 29.8 mm (52.7%) taller than the Anbernic RG28XX. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 1.5 mm (9.1%) thicker than the Anbernic RG28XX (18 mm vs 16.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) for the Anbernic RG28XX—a footprint difference of 6,141 mm² (86.9%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 123g for the Anbernic RG28XX, representing a 133g (108.1%) weight difference (Anbernic RG28XX is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG Cube's 3.95" (1:1) panel yields a 3.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)), while the Anbernic RG28XX's 2.83" (4:3) panel yields a 2.83" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the Anbernic RG Cube a 0.66" larger active 4:3 diagonal (52.2% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube delivers a 3.2" effective diagonal (56% screen usage) versus 2.6" (75% screen usage) on the Anbernic RG28XX, making the Anbernic RG Cube larger by 0.6" (+52.2% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Anbernic RG28XX | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm | Anbernic RG28XX is 51% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 125 mm | 28 mm (22.4% vs RG28XX) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 56.5 mm | 29.8 mm (52.7% vs RG28XX) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 16.5 mm | 1.5 mm (9.1% vs RG28XX) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) | 6,141 mm² (86.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 116.5 cm³ | 121.2 cm³ (104% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 123 g | 133 g (108.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 2.83" | 1.12" (39.6% larger on RG Cube) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 | 1:1 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 640x480 (283 PPI) | 25 PPI sharper on RG28XX |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 2.83" (100% native, no bars) | +0.66" (+52.2% area) on RG Cube |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 2.6" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.6" (+52.2% area) on RG Cube |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 2.72" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.64" (+52.2% area) on RG Cube |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Allwinner H700 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 3,100 mAh | 2,100 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux | Android 13 vs Linux |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the Anbernic RG28XX measures 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm (footprint: 7,063 mm² / 70.6 cm²). Compared to the Anbernic RG28XX, the Anbernic RG Cube is 28 mm (22.4%) wider, 29.8 mm (52.7%) taller, 1.5 mm (9.1%) thicker, and 6,141 mm² (86.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 133g (108.1%) heavier (256g vs 123g).
The Anbernic RG Cube delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.66" diagonal (52.2% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG28XX. Specifically, the Anbernic RG Cube has a 3.95" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). The Anbernic RG28XX has a 2.83" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 2.83" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube provides a larger viewable image at 3.2" effective diagonal compared to 2.6" on the Anbernic RG28XX (+0.6", or 52.2% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG Cube operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1), while the Anbernic RG28XX operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Anbernic RG28XX is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG Cube, with a smaller overall chassis volume (116.5 cm³ vs 237.7 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar form factor (125 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 123g). Overall, the Anbernic RG28XX is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16.5 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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