Compare TrimUI Brick (73.2×109.9×11.8 mm, 3.2" 4:3) vs TrimUI Smart Pro (188×80×17 mm, 4.96" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
TrimUI Brick
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1024x768.
TrimUI Smart Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The TrimUI Brick has a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm, while the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 188 × 80 × 17 mm. In width, the TrimUI Brick is 114.8 mm (61.1%) narrower than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In height, the TrimUI Brick is 29.9 mm (37.4%) taller than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the TrimUI Brick is 5.2 mm (30.6%) slimmer than the TrimUI Smart Pro (11.8 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the TrimUI Brick occupies 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²), compared to 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart Pro—a footprint difference of 6,995 mm² (46.5%). On the scale, the TrimUI Brick weighs 159g versus 231g for the TrimUI Smart Pro, representing a 72g (31.2%) 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 TrimUI Brick's 3.2" (4:3) panel yields a 3.2" 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 0.85" larger active 4:3 diagonal (60.4% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the TrimUI Brick delivers a 2.94" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 4.96" (100% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart Pro, making the TrimUI Smart Pro larger by 2.02" (+185.2% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | TrimUI Brick | TrimUI Smart Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm | 188 × 80 × 17 mm | TrimUI Brick is 62.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 73.2 mm | 188 mm | 114.8 mm (61.1% vs Smart Pro) |
| Height | 109.9 mm | 80 mm | 29.9 mm (37.4% vs Smart Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 11.8 mm | 17 mm | 5.2 mm (30.6% vs Smart Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) | 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) | 6,995 mm² (46.5% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 94.9 cm³ | 255.7 cm³ | 160.8 cm³ (62.9% diff) |
| Weight | 159 g | 231 g | 72 g (31.2% diff) |
| Form Factor | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.2" | 4.96" | 1.76" (55% 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 | 1024x768 (400 PPI) | 1280x720 (296 PPI) | 104 PPI sharper on Brick |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.2" (100% native, no bars) | 4.05" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.85" (+60.4% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 2.94" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.96" (100% native, no bars) | +2.02" (+185.2% area) on Smart Pro |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.08" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.38" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.3" (+103% area) on Smart Pro |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner A133 Plus | Allwinner A133 Plus | Identical chipset |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR3 vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh larger on Smart Pro |
| Operating System | Linux (Tina) | Linux (Tina) | Both run Linux (Tina) |
The TrimUI Brick measures 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm (footprint: 8,045 mm² / 80.5 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 TrimUI Brick is 114.8 mm (61.1%) narrower, 29.9 mm (37.4%) taller, 5.2 mm (30.6%) slimmer, and 6,995 mm² (46.5%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the TrimUI Brick is 72g (31.2%) lighter (159g vs 231g).
The TrimUI Smart Pro delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.85" diagonal (60.4% more active display area) than the TrimUI Brick. Specifically, 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)). 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 2.94" on the TrimUI Brick (+2.02", or 185.2% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the TrimUI Brick 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).
Yes, the TrimUI Brick is more compact and pocketable than the TrimUI Smart Pro, with a smaller overall chassis volume (94.9 cm³ vs 255.7 cm³). The TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (73.2 mm wide × 11.8 mm thick, 159g), whereas the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (188 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 231g). 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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