Compare Anbernic RG28XX (125×56.5×16.5 mm, 2.83" 4:3) vs Miyoo Mini Plus (78.5×108×22.3 mm, 3.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG28XX
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Miyoo Mini Plus
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG28XX has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm, while the Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG28XX is 46.5 mm (59.2%) wider than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In height, the Anbernic RG28XX is 51.5 mm (47.7%) shorter than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG28XX is 5.8 mm (26%) slimmer than the Miyoo Mini Plus (16.5 mm vs 22.3 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG28XX occupies 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²), compared to 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) for the Miyoo Mini Plus—a footprint difference of 1,415 mm² (16.7%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG28XX weighs 123g versus 162g for the Miyoo Mini Plus, representing a 39g (24.1%) 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 RG28XX's 2.83" (4:3) panel yields a 2.83" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), 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 0.67" larger active 4:3 diagonal (53% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG28XX delivers a 2.6" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Miyoo Mini Plus, making the Miyoo Mini Plus larger by 0.61" (+53% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG28XX | Miyoo Mini Plus | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm | 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm | Anbernic RG28XX is 38.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 125 mm | 78.5 mm | 46.5 mm (59.2% vs Mini Plus) |
| Height | 56.5 mm | 108 mm | 51.5 mm (47.7% vs Mini Plus) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.5 mm | 22.3 mm | 5.8 mm (26% vs Mini Plus) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) | 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) | 1,415 mm² (16.7% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 116.5 cm³ | 189.1 cm³ | 72.6 cm³ (38.4% diff) |
| Weight | 123 g | 162 g | 39 g (24.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 2.83" | 3.5" | 0.67" (23.7% larger on Mini Plus) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | Identical 4:3 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (283 PPI) | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 54 PPI sharper on RG28XX |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 2.83" (100% native, no bars) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.67" (+53% area) on Mini Plus |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 2.6" (75% area, letterbox) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.61" (+53% area) on Mini Plus |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 2.72" (89% area, letterbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.65" (+52.9% area) on Mini Plus |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | SigmaStar SSD202D | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 128 MB DDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR4 vs 128 MB DDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 100 mAh larger on RG28XX |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) | Linux vs Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) |
The Anbernic RG28XX measures 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm (footprint: 7,063 mm² / 70.6 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 RG28XX is 46.5 mm (59.2%) wider, 51.5 mm (47.7%) shorter, 5.8 mm (26%) slimmer, and 1,415 mm² (16.7%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG28XX is 39g (24.1%) lighter (123g vs 162g).
The Miyoo Mini Plus delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.67" diagonal (53% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG28XX. Specifically, 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)). 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 2.6" on the Anbernic RG28XX (+0.61", or 53% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG28XX operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the Miyoo Mini Plus operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
Yes, the Anbernic RG28XX is more compact and pocketable than the Miyoo Mini Plus, with a smaller overall chassis volume (116.5 cm³ vs 189.1 cm³). The Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar form factor (125 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 123g), whereas the Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (78.5 mm wide × 22.3 mm thick, 162g). 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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