Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Miyoo Mini Plus (78.5×108×22.3 mm, 3.5" 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.
ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Miyoo Mini Plus
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 201.5 mm (256.7%) wider than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 5 mm (4.6%) taller than the Miyoo Mini Plus. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 16.7 mm (74.9%) thicker than the Miyoo Mini Plus (39 mm vs 22.3 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) for the Miyoo Mini Plus—a footprint difference of 23,162 mm² (273.2%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 162g for the Miyoo Mini Plus, representing a 446g (275.3%) weight difference (Miyoo Mini Plus is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the ASUS ROG Ally's 7" (16:9) panel yields a 5.72" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)), while the Miyoo Mini Plus's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.22" larger active 4:3 diagonal (167% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Miyoo Mini Plus, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 3.79" (+374.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Miyoo Mini Plus | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm | Miyoo Mini Plus is 84.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 78.5 mm | 201.5 mm (256.7% vs Mini Plus) |
| Height | 113 mm | 108 mm | 5 mm (4.6% vs Mini Plus) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 22.3 mm | 16.7 mm (74.9% vs Mini Plus) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 8,478 mm² (84.8 cm²) | 23,162 mm² (273.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 189.1 cm³ | 1044.9 cm³ (552.6% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 162 g | 446 g (275.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 3.5" | 3.5" (100% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 86 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | +2.22" (+167% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +3.79" (+374.8% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +2.82" (+238% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | SigmaStar SSD202D | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 128 MB DDR3 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 128 MB DDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,195 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) | Windows 11 vs Linux (OnionOS, MinUI) |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the Miyoo Mini Plus measures 78.5 × 108 × 22.3 mm (footprint: 8,478 mm² / 84.8 cm²). Compared to the Miyoo Mini Plus, the ASUS ROG Ally is 201.5 mm (256.7%) wider, 5 mm (4.6%) taller, 16.7 mm (74.9%) thicker, and 23,162 mm² (273.2%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 446g (275.3%) heavier (608g vs 162g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.22" diagonal (167% more active display area) than the Miyoo Mini Plus. Specifically, the ASUS ROG Ally has a 7" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 5.72" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). The Miyoo Mini Plus 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)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally provides a larger viewable image at 7" effective diagonal compared to 3.21" on the Miyoo Mini Plus (+3.79", or 374.8% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Miyoo Mini Plus operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Miyoo Mini Plus is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (189.1 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the Miyoo Mini Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (78.5 mm wide × 22.3 mm thick, 162g). Overall, the Miyoo Mini Plus is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 22.3 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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