Compare Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 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 RG35XXSP
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
TrimUI Smart Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XXSP has a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm, while the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 188 × 80 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 99 mm (52.7%) narrower than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In height, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 78 mm (97.5%) taller than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 10.3 mm (60.6%) thicker than the TrimUI Smart Pro (27.3 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XXSP occupies 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²), compared to 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart Pro—a footprint difference of 978 mm² (6.5%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XXSP weighs 197g versus 231g for the TrimUI Smart Pro, representing a 34g (14.7%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XXSP 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 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 0.55" larger active 4:3 diagonal (34.1% 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 4.96" (100% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart Pro, making the TrimUI Smart Pro larger by 1.75" (+138.4% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG35XXSP | TrimUI Smart Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | 188 × 80 × 17 mm | TrimUI Smart Pro is 33.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 89 mm | 188 mm | 99 mm (52.7% vs Smart Pro) |
| Height | 158 mm | 80 mm | 78 mm (97.5% vs Smart Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 27.3 mm | 17 mm | 10.3 mm (60.6% vs Smart Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) | 978 mm² (6.5% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 383.9 cm³ | 255.7 cm³ | 128.2 cm³ (50.1% diff) |
| Weight | 197 g | 231 g | 34 g (14.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell (Foldable) | Horizontal Bar | Clamshell (Foldable) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 4.96" | 1.46" (41.7% 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 (229 PPI) | 1280x720 (296 PPI) | 67 PPI sharper on Smart Pro |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 4.05" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.55" (+34.1% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.96" (100% native, no bars) | +1.75" (+138.4% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.38" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.01" (+69.7% 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 | 3,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,700 mAh larger on Smart Pro |
| 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 Smart Pro measures 188 × 80 × 17 mm (footprint: 15,040 mm² / 150.4 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Smart Pro, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 99 mm (52.7%) narrower, 78 mm (97.5%) taller, 10.3 mm (60.6%) thicker, and 978 mm² (6.5%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 34g (14.7%) lighter (197g vs 231g).
The TrimUI Smart Pro delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.55" diagonal (34.1% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. 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 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 3.21" on the Anbernic RG35XXSP (+1.75", or 138.4% 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 Smart Pro operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the TrimUI Smart Pro is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (255.7 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 Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (188 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 231g). Overall, the TrimUI Smart Pro is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 17 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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