Compare Anbernic RG556 (223×105×15 mm, 5.48" 16:9) 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 RG556
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG556 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 223 × 105 × 15 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG556 is 25 mm (12.6%) wider than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the Anbernic RG556 is 19.2 mm (22.4%) taller than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG556 is 4.5 mm (23.1%) slimmer than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (15 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG556 occupies 23,415 mm² (234.2 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 6,427 mm² (37.8%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG556 weighs 331g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 11g (3.4%) weight difference (AYN Odin 2 Mini is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG556's 5.48" (16:9) panel yields a 4.48" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), 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 Anbernic RG556 a 0.39" larger active 4:3 diagonal (20.1% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG556 delivers a 5.48" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the Anbernic RG556 larger by 0.48" (+20.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG556 | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 223 × 105 × 15 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | AYN Odin 2 Mini is 5.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 223 mm | 198 mm | 25 mm (12.6% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 105 mm | 85.8 mm | 19.2 mm (22.4% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 15 mm | 19.5 mm | 4.5 mm (23.1% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 23,415 mm² (234.2 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 6,427 mm² (37.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 351.2 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 19.9 cm³ (6% diff) |
| Weight | 331 g | 320 g | 11 g (3.4% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 5.48" | 5" | 0.48" (9.6% larger on RG556) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | AMOLED vs IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (402 PPI) | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 39 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.48" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.39" (+20.1% area) on RG556 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 5.48" (100% native, no bars) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.48" (+20.1% area) on RG556 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 4.84" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.42" (+20.1% area) on RG556 |
| 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 RG556 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG556 measures 223 × 105 × 15 mm (footprint: 23,415 mm² / 234.2 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 RG556 is 25 mm (12.6%) wider, 19.2 mm (22.4%) taller, 4.5 mm (23.1%) slimmer, and 6,427 mm² (37.8%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG556 is 11g (3.4%) heavier (331g vs 320g).
The Anbernic RG556 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.39" diagonal (20.1% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. Specifically, the Anbernic RG556 has a 5.48" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.48" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). 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 Anbernic RG556 provides a larger viewable image at 5.48" effective diagonal compared to 5" on the AYN Odin 2 Mini (+0.48", or 20.1% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG556 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), 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 RG556, with a smaller overall chassis volume (331.3 cm³ vs 351.2 cm³). The Anbernic RG556 uses a horizontal bar form factor (223 mm wide × 15 mm thick, 331g), 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 smaller physical footprint.
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