Compare Anbernic RG28XX (125×56.5×16.5 mm, 2.83" 4:3) 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 RG28XX
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
TrimUI Smart Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG28XX has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm, while the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 188 × 80 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG28XX is 63 mm (33.5%) narrower than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In height, the Anbernic RG28XX is 23.5 mm (29.4%) shorter than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG28XX is 0.5 mm (2.9%) slimmer than the TrimUI Smart Pro (16.5 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG28XX occupies 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²), compared to 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart Pro—a footprint difference of 7,977 mm² (53%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG28XX weighs 123g versus 231g for the TrimUI Smart Pro, representing a 108g (46.8%) 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 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 1.22" larger active 4:3 diagonal (105.1% 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 4.96" (100% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart Pro, making the TrimUI Smart Pro larger by 2.36" (+264.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG28XX | TrimUI Smart Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm | 188 × 80 × 17 mm | Anbernic RG28XX is 54.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 125 mm | 188 mm | 63 mm (33.5% vs Smart Pro) |
| Height | 56.5 mm | 80 mm | 23.5 mm (29.4% vs Smart Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16.5 mm | 17 mm | 0.5 mm (2.9% vs Smart Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 7,063 mm² (70.6 cm²) | 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) | 7,977 mm² (53% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 116.5 cm³ | 255.7 cm³ | 139.2 cm³ (54.4% diff) |
| Weight | 123 g | 231 g | 108 g (46.8% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 2.83" | 4.96" | 2.13" (75.3% larger on Smart Pro) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (283 PPI) | 1280x720 (296 PPI) | 13 PPI sharper on Smart Pro |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 2.83" (100% native, no bars) | 4.05" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.22" (+105.1% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 2.6" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.96" (100% native, no bars) | +2.36" (+264.6% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 2.72" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.38" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.66" (+159.5% area) on Smart Pro |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 | Same RAM configuration |
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,900 mAh larger on Smart Pro |
| 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 Smart Pro measures 188 × 80 × 17 mm (footprint: 15,040 mm² / 150.4 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Smart Pro, the Anbernic RG28XX is 63 mm (33.5%) narrower, 23.5 mm (29.4%) shorter, 0.5 mm (2.9%) slimmer, and 7,977 mm² (53%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG28XX is 108g (46.8%) lighter (123g vs 231g).
The TrimUI Smart Pro delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.22" diagonal (105.1% 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 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 2.6" on the Anbernic RG28XX (+2.36", or 264.6% 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 Smart Pro operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG28XX is more compact and pocketable than the TrimUI Smart Pro, with a smaller overall chassis volume (116.5 cm³ vs 255.7 cm³). The Anbernic RG28XX uses a horizontal bar form factor (125 mm wide × 16.5 mm thick, 123g), whereas the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (188 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 231g). 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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