Compare Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 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 RG35XXSP
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
TrimUI Brick
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1024x768.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XXSP has a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm, while the TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 15.8 mm (21.6%) wider than the TrimUI Brick. In height, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 48.1 mm (43.8%) taller than the TrimUI Brick. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 15.5 mm (131.4%) thicker than the TrimUI Brick (27.3 mm vs 11.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XXSP occupies 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²), compared to 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) for the TrimUI Brick—a footprint difference of 6,017 mm² (74.8%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XXSP weighs 197g versus 159g for the TrimUI Brick, representing a 38g (23.9%) 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 RG35XXSP's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" 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 Anbernic RG35XXSP a 0.3" larger active 4:3 diagonal (19.6% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG35XXSP delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 2.94" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Brick, making the Anbernic RG35XXSP larger by 0.27" (+19.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG35XXSP | TrimUI Brick | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm | TrimUI Brick is 75.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 89 mm | 73.2 mm | 15.8 mm (21.6% vs Brick) |
| Height | 158 mm | 109.9 mm | 48.1 mm (43.8% vs Brick) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 27.3 mm | 11.8 mm | 15.5 mm (131.4% vs Brick) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) | 6,017 mm² (74.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 383.9 cm³ | 94.9 cm³ | 289 cm³ (304.5% diff) |
| Weight | 197 g | 159 g | 38 g (23.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell (Foldable) | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Clamshell (Foldable) vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 3.2" | 0.3" (9.4% larger on RG35XXSP) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | Identical 4:3 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 1024x768 (400 PPI) | 171 PPI sharper on Brick |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 3.2" (100% native, no bars) | +0.3" (+19.6% area) on RG35XXSP |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 2.94" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.27" (+19.6% area) on RG35XXSP |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 3.08" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.29" (+19.6% area) on RG35XXSP |
| 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 | 3,300 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 300 mAh larger on RG35XXSP |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux (Tina) | Linux vs Linux (Tina) |
The Anbernic RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 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 RG35XXSP is 15.8 mm (21.6%) wider, 48.1 mm (43.8%) taller, 15.5 mm (131.4%) thicker, and 6,017 mm² (74.8%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 38g (23.9%) heavier (197g vs 159g).
The Anbernic RG35XXSP delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.3" diagonal (19.6% more active display area) than the TrimUI Brick. Specifically, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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)). 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 RG35XXSP provides a larger viewable image at 3.21" effective diagonal compared to 2.94" on the TrimUI Brick (+0.27", or 19.6% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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 RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (94.9 cm³ vs 383.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g), 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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