Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Anbernic RG35XXSP
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 RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 64 mm (71.9%) wider than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 71.7 mm (45.4%) shorter than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 9.3 mm (34.1%) slimmer than the Anbernic RG35XXSP (18 mm vs 27.3 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) for the Anbernic RG35XXSP—a footprint difference of 858 mm² (6.1%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 197g for the Anbernic RG35XXSP, representing a 59g (29.9%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XXSP 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 RG35XXSP's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the Anbernic RG35XXSP a 0.01" larger active 4:3 diagonal (0.5% 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 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Anbernic RG35XXSP, making the Anbernic RG35XXSP larger by 0.01" (+0.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Anbernic RG35XXSP | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 38.1% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 89 mm | 64 mm (71.9% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 158 mm | 71.7 mm (45.4% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 27.3 mm | 9.3 mm (34.1% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 858 mm² (6.1% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 383.9 cm³ | 146.2 cm³ (38.1% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 197 g | 59 g (29.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Clamshell (Foldable) | 1:1 Square vs Clamshell (Foldable) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 3.5" | 0.45" (12.9% 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 (229 PPI) | 29 PPI sharper on RG Cube |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XXSP |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XXSP |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XXSP |
| 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 | 3,300 mAh | 1,900 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 RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 cm²). Compared to the Anbernic RG35XXSP, the Anbernic RG Cube is 64 mm (71.9%) wider, 71.7 mm (45.4%) shorter, 9.3 mm (34.1%) slimmer, and 858 mm² (6.1%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 59g (29.9%) heavier (256g vs 197g).
The Anbernic RG35XXSP delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.01" diagonal (0.5% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG Cube. 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 RG35XXSP has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" 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 RG35XXSP provides a larger viewable image at 3.21" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+0.01", or 0.5% 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 RG35XXSP operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
Yes, the Anbernic RG Cube is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 383.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 18 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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