TRIMUI
Model S
56
HR Rating
67
User Rating
Model S / RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Verdict
Model S has the strongest overall profile in this Model S vs RetroGame RS-97 Plus comparison. Model S leads the summary view with HR rating 56 and user rating 67. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2020 vs 2018). Both land at about $50, so the decision comes down to scores, ergonomics, and the specific specs you care about. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Model STRIMUI
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$50
$50
HR Rating
56
35
User Rating
67
75
Release Year
2020
2018
Screen Size (Inches)
2
3
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
58
40
Brightness
50
32
Controls
60
42
Durability
54
40
Ease Of Use
62
35
Ergonomics
52
38
Haptics
1
1
Hardware
55
36
OS Support
70
30
Performance
58
38
Portability
85
48
Screen Quality
48
30
Software
72
32
Speakers
42
30
Value
74
54
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
MIPS32
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Battery
600 mAh
1800 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
Mini-USB, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, AV output
CPU
ARM926EJ-S
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600 MHz
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
2D accelerator
Vivante GC200
Make
TRIMUI
ANBERNIC
Model
Model S
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
OS
MinUI
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
128 MB
RAM Type
SDRAM
DDR2
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
320 x 240
480 x 320
Screen Type
IPS
TFT, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 64 MB / 4 GB / 8 GB, External MicroSD
48 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner F1C200S
Ingenic JZ4760B
Touch Screen
False
—
Video Output
None
Yes
dimensions
—
144 x 64 x 19 mm
weight
—
142 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Model S
$50
Not carried
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
$50
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Model S67/100 · 11
RetroGame RS-97 Plus75/100 · 10
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