Mini Plus vs 3
Mini Plus has the strongest overall profile in this Mini Plus vs 3 comparison.
Verdict
Mini Plus has the strongest overall profile in this Mini Plus vs 3 comparison. Mini Plus leads the summary view with HR score 62 and user score 67. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (70 vs 1200). Mini Plus is the lower-priced option at $70, while 3 comes in at $1,200. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
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Mini Plus has the strongest overall profile
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Price
Mini Plus leads
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Plus | $70 | Out of stock |
| 3 | $1,200 | Out of stock |
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Specs
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| Device |  Mini Plus Miyoo / Bittboy |  3 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2023 Metric 2,023 | 2025 Metric 2,025 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 3.5 Metric 4 | 7 Metric 7 |
| Price | 70 Metric 70 | 1200 Metric 1,200 |
| Device | Mini Plus Miyoo / Bittboy | 3 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM | x86-64 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh (Swappable) | 49 Wh |
| Connectivity | WiFi | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | AMD Zen 5 |
| Form Factor | Vertical | Horizontal |
| GPU | "2D Graphics Accelerator" | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Make | Miyoo | AYANEO |
| Model | Mini Plus | 3 |
| MSRP | $70 | $1,200 |
| OS | Linux | Windows 11 |
| RAM Size | <1 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen Type | IPS | OLED |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | SigmaStar SSD202D | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 |
| Touch Screen | false | true |
| Video Output | 0 | Oculink, USB-C video out Top facing |
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