Compare Anbernic RG406V (105×145×29 mm, 4" 4:3) vs AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG406V
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 960x720.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG406V has a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 105 × 145 × 29 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG406V is 93 mm (47%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the Anbernic RG406V is 59.2 mm (69%) taller than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG406V is 9.5 mm (48.7%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (29 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG406V occupies 15,225 mm² (152.3 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 1,763 mm² (10.4%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG406V weighs 289g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 31g (9.7%) weight difference (Anbernic RG406V is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG406V's 4" (4:3) panel yields a 4" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), while the AYN Odin 2 Mini's 5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.09" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 Mini a 0.09" larger active 4:3 diagonal (4.3% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG406V delivers a 3.67" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the AYN Odin 2 Mini larger by 1.33" (+85.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG406V | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 105 × 145 × 29 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | AYN Odin 2 Mini is 25% smaller by volume |
| Width | 105 mm | 198 mm | 93 mm (47% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 145 mm | 85.8 mm | 59.2 mm (69% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 29 mm | 19.5 mm | 9.5 mm (48.7% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 15,225 mm² (152.3 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 1,763 mm² (10.4% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 441.5 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 110.2 cm³ (33.3% diff) |
| Weight | 289 g | 320 g | 31 g (9.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 4" | 5" | 1" (25% larger on Odin 2 Mini) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 960x720 (300 PPI) | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 141 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4" (100% native, no bars) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.09" (+4.3% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.67" (75% area, letterbox) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +1.33" (+85.5% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.85" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.57" (+32% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 500 mAh larger on RG406V |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG406V measures 105 × 145 × 29 mm (footprint: 15,225 mm² / 152.3 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 2 Mini, the Anbernic RG406V is 93 mm (47%) narrower, 59.2 mm (69%) taller, 9.5 mm (48.7%) thicker, and 1,763 mm² (10.4%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG406V is 31g (9.7%) lighter (289g vs 320g).
The AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.09" diagonal (4.3% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG406V. Specifically, the Anbernic RG406V has a 4" 4:3 IPS screen (960x720) that yields a 4" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). The AYN Odin 2 Mini has a 5" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.09" 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 AYN Odin 2 Mini provides a larger viewable image at 5" effective diagonal compared to 3.67" on the Anbernic RG406V (+1.33", or 85.5% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG406V operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG406V, with a smaller overall chassis volume (331.3 cm³ vs 441.5 cm³). The Anbernic RG406V uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (105 mm wide × 29 mm thick, 289g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g). Overall, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 19.5 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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