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