Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs TrimUI Brick (73.2×109.9×11.8 mm, 3.2" 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.
TrimUI Brick
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1024x768.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 79.8 mm (109%) wider than the TrimUI Brick. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 23.6 mm (21.5%) shorter than the TrimUI Brick. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 6.2 mm (52.5%) thicker than the TrimUI Brick (18 mm vs 11.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) for the TrimUI Brick—a footprint difference of 5,159 mm² (64.1%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 159g for the TrimUI Brick, representing a 97g (61%) weight difference (TrimUI Brick 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 TrimUI Brick's 3.2" (4:3) panel yields a 3.2" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the Anbernic RG Cube a 0.29" larger active 4:3 diagonal (19% 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 2.94" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Brick, making the Anbernic RG Cube larger by 0.26" (+19% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | TrimUI Brick | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm | TrimUI Brick is 60.1% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 73.2 mm | 79.8 mm (109% vs Brick) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 109.9 mm | 23.6 mm (21.5% vs Brick) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 11.8 mm | 6.2 mm (52.5% vs Brick) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) | 5,159 mm² (64.1% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 94.9 cm³ | 142.8 cm³ (150.5% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 159 g | 97 g (61% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Vertical (Game Boy style) | 1:1 Square vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 3.2" | 0.75" (23.4% 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) | 1024x768 (400 PPI) | 142 PPI sharper on Brick |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 3.2" (100% native, no bars) | +0.29" (+19% area) on RG Cube |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 2.94" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.26" (+19% area) on RG Cube |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 3.08" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.28" (+19% area) on RG Cube |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Allwinner A133 Plus | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,200 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux (Tina) | Android 13 vs Linux (Tina) |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the TrimUI Brick measures 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm (footprint: 8,045 mm² / 80.5 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Brick, the Anbernic RG Cube is 79.8 mm (109%) wider, 23.6 mm (21.5%) shorter, 6.2 mm (52.5%) thicker, and 5,159 mm² (64.1%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 97g (61%) heavier (256g vs 159g).
The Anbernic RG Cube delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.29" diagonal (19% more active display area) than the TrimUI Brick. 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 TrimUI Brick has a 3.2" 4:3 IPS screen (1024x768) that yields a 3.2" 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 2.94" on the TrimUI Brick (+0.26", or 19% 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 TrimUI Brick operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the TrimUI Brick is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG Cube, with a smaller overall chassis volume (94.9 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 TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (73.2 mm wide × 11.8 mm thick, 159g). Overall, the TrimUI Brick is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 11.8 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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