RetroGame RS-97 Plus / XU MINI

Verdict

XU MINI has the strongest overall profile in this RetroGame RS-97 Plus vs XU MINI comparison. XU MINI leads the summary view with HR rating 53 and user rating 58. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2018). RetroGame RS-97 Plus is the lower-priced option at $50, while XU MINI comes in at $55. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
35
HR Rating
75
User Rating
MagicX
XU MINI
XU MINI
53
HR Rating
58
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
XU MINIMagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$50
$55
HR Rating
35
53
User Rating
75
58
Release Year
2018
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3
2.8
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
40
62
Brightness
32
55
Controls
42
58
Durability
40
54
Ease Of Use
35
52
Ergonomics
38
56
Haptics
1
45
Hardware
36
45
OS Support
30
60
Performance
38
55
Portability
48
72
Screen Quality
30
58
Software
32
49
Speakers
30
48
Value
54
26
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
MIPS32
—
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
Battery
1800 mAh
2600 mAh
Connectivity
Mini-USB, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, AV output
USB-C, 3.5 mm jack
CPU
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600 MHz
Rockchip RK3326 Quad-Core Cortex-A35, up to 1.5 GHz
dimensions
144 x 64 x 19 mm
129 x 64 x 19 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Vivante GC200
Mali-G31
Make
ANBERNIC
MagicX
Model
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
XU MINI
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
128 MB
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480 x 320
640 x 480
Screen Type
TFT, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
48 GB
64 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Ingenic JZ4760B
—
Video Output
Yes
None
weight
142 g
120 g
Touch Screen
—
False

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
$50
Not carried
XU MINI
$55
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

RetroGame RS-97 Plus
75/100 · 10
XU MINI
58/100 · 10

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