Compare Anbernic RG28XX (125×56.5×16.5 mm, 2.83" 4:3) 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 RG28XX
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
TrimUI Brick
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1024x768.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG28XX has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm, while the TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG28XX is 51.8 mm (70.8%) wider than the TrimUI Brick. In height, the Anbernic RG28XX is 53.4 mm (48.6%) shorter than the TrimUI Brick. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG28XX is 4.7 mm (39.8%) thicker than the TrimUI Brick (16.5 mm vs 11.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG28XX occupies 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²), compared to 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) for the TrimUI Brick—a footprint difference of 982 mm² (12.2%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG28XX weighs 123g versus 159g for the TrimUI Brick, representing a 36g (22.6%) 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 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 TrimUI Brick a 0.37" larger active 4:3 diagonal (27.9% 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 2.94" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Brick, making the TrimUI Brick larger by 0.34" (+27.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG28XX | TrimUI Brick | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm | 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm | TrimUI Brick is 18.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 125 mm | 73.2 mm | 51.8 mm (70.8% vs Brick) |
| Height | 56.5 mm | 109.9 mm | 53.4 mm (48.6% vs Brick) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.5 mm | 11.8 mm | 4.7 mm (39.8% vs Brick) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) | 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) | 982 mm² (12.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 116.5 cm³ | 94.9 cm³ | 21.6 cm³ (22.8% diff) |
| Weight | 123 g | 159 g | 36 g (22.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 2.83" | 3.2" | 0.37" (13.1% larger on Brick) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | Identical 4:3 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (283 PPI) | 1024x768 (400 PPI) | 117 PPI sharper on Brick |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 2.83" (100% native, no bars) | 3.2" (100% native, no bars) | +0.37" (+27.9% area) on Brick |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 2.6" (75% area, letterbox) | 2.94" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.34" (+27.8% area) on Brick |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 2.72" (89% area, letterbox) | 3.08" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.36" (+27.8% area) on Brick |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR4 vs 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 100 mAh larger on RG28XX |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux (Tina) | Linux vs Linux (Tina) |
The Anbernic RG28XX measures 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm (footprint: 7,063 mm² / 70.6 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 RG28XX is 51.8 mm (70.8%) wider, 53.4 mm (48.6%) shorter, 4.7 mm (39.8%) thicker, and 982 mm² (12.2%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG28XX is 36g (22.6%) lighter (123g vs 159g).
The TrimUI Brick delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.37" diagonal (27.9% 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 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 TrimUI Brick provides a larger viewable image at 2.94" effective diagonal compared to 2.6" on the Anbernic RG28XX (+0.34", or 27.8% 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 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 RG28XX, with a smaller overall chassis volume (94.9 cm³ vs 116.5 cm³). The Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar form factor (125 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 123g), 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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