MagicX
Zero 40
62
HR Rating
65
User Rating
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Zero 40 / Mini Zero 28
Verdict
Mini Zero 28 has the strongest overall profile in this Zero 40 vs Mini Zero 28 comparison. Mini Zero 28 leads the summary view with HR rating 64 and user rating 72. Zero 40 is the lower-priced option at $ 75, while Mini Zero 28 comes in at $ 86. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Zero 40MagicX
Mini Zero 28MagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 75
$ 86
HR Rating
62
64
User Rating
65
72
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4.0
2.8
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
67
73
Brightness
61
60
Controls
55
67
Durability
60
69
Ease Of Use
63
61
Ergonomics
57
67
Haptics
58
44
Hardware
61
59
OS Support
58
57
Performance
68
46
Portability
70
67
Screen Quality
69
52
Software
60
62
Speakers
66
52
Value
57
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:5
4:3
average price
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Battery
4300 mAh
2900 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 4
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 1.8 GHz
Cortex-A53
dimensions
136 x 105 x 17 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, 660 MHz
PowerVR GE8300
Make
MagicX
MagicX
Model
Zero 40
Mini Zero 28
OS
Android 10 / Linux
Android 10
RAM Size
2
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480 x 800
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A133 Plus
Allwinner A133 Plus
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
None
0
weight
182 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Zero 40
$ 75
Not carried
Mini Zero 28
$ 86
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Zero 4065/100 · 10
Mini Zero 2872/100 · 10
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