Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Miyoo Mini Plus (78.5×108×22.3 mm, 3.5" 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.
Miyoo Mini Plus
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 Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 74.5 mm (94.9%) wider than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 21.7 mm (20.1%) shorter than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 4.3 mm (19.3%) slimmer than the Miyoo Mini Plus (18 mm vs 22.3 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) for the Miyoo Mini Plus—a footprint difference of 4,726 mm² (55.7%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 162g for the Miyoo Mini Plus, representing a 94g (58%) weight difference (Miyoo Mini Plus 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 Miyoo Mini Plus's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the Miyoo Mini Plus 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 Miyoo Mini Plus, making the Miyoo Mini Plus larger by 0.01" (+0.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Miyoo Mini Plus | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm | Miyoo Mini Plus is 20.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 78.5 mm | 74.5 mm (94.9% vs Mini Plus) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 108 mm | 21.7 mm (20.1% vs Mini Plus) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 22.3 mm | 4.3 mm (19.3% vs Mini Plus) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) | 4,726 mm² (55.7% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 189.1 cm³ | 48.6 cm³ (25.7% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 162 g | 94 g (58% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Vertical (Game Boy style) | 1:1 Square vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| 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 Mini Plus |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on Mini Plus |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on Mini Plus |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | SigmaStar SSD202D | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 128 MB DDR3 | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 128 MB DDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,200 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) | Android 13 vs Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the Miyoo Mini Plus measures 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm (footprint: 8,478 mm² / 84.8 cm²). Compared to the Miyoo Mini Plus, the Anbernic RG Cube is 74.5 mm (94.9%) wider, 21.7 mm (20.1%) shorter, 4.3 mm (19.3%) slimmer, and 4,726 mm² (55.7%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 94g (58%) heavier (256g vs 162g).
The Miyoo Mini Plus 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 Miyoo Mini Plus 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 Miyoo Mini Plus 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 Miyoo Mini Plus operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Miyoo Mini Plus is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG Cube, with a smaller overall chassis volume (189.1 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 Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (78.5 mm wide × 22.3 mm thick, 162g). Overall, the Miyoo Mini Plus is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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