Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs TrimUI Smart Pro (188×80×17 mm, 4.96" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
TrimUI Smart Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 188 × 80 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 35 mm (18.6%) narrower than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 6.3 mm (7.9%) taller than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 1 mm (5.9%) thicker than the TrimUI Smart Pro (18 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart Pro—a footprint difference of 1,836 mm² (12.2%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 231g for the TrimUI Smart Pro, representing a 25g (10.8%) weight difference (TrimUI Smart Pro 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 Smart Pro's 4.96" (16:9) panel yields a 4.05" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the TrimUI Smart Pro a 0.56" larger active 4:3 diagonal (34.8% 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 4.96" (100% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart Pro, making the TrimUI Smart Pro larger by 1.76" (+139.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | TrimUI Smart Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 188 × 80 × 17 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 188 mm | 35 mm (18.6% vs Smart Pro) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 80 mm | 6.3 mm (7.9% vs Smart Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 17 mm | 1 mm (5.9% vs Smart Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) | 1,836 mm² (12.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 255.7 cm³ | 18 cm³ (7% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 231 g | 25 g (10.8% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 4.96" | 1.01" (25.6% larger on Smart Pro) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 16:9 | 1:1 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 1280x720 (296 PPI) | 38 PPI sharper on Smart Pro |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.05" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.56" (+34.8% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 4.96" (100% native, no bars) | +1.76" (+139.6% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 4.38" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.02" (+70.6% area) on Smart Pro |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Allwinner A133 Plus | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 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 Smart Pro measures 188 × 80 × 17 mm (footprint: 15,040 mm² / 150.4 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Smart Pro, the Anbernic RG Cube is 35 mm (18.6%) narrower, 6.3 mm (7.9%) taller, 1 mm (5.9%) thicker, and 1,836 mm² (12.2%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 25g (10.8%) heavier (256g vs 231g).
The TrimUI Smart Pro delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.56" diagonal (34.8% 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 TrimUI Smart Pro has a 4.96" 16:9 IPS screen (1280x720) that yields a 4.05" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the TrimUI Smart Pro provides a larger viewable image at 4.96" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+1.76", or 139.6% 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 Smart Pro operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG Cube is more compact and pocketable than the TrimUI Smart Pro, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 255.7 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (188 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 231g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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