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Model S / XU MINI

Verdict

Model S has the strongest overall profile in this Model S vs XU MINI comparison. Model S leads the summary view with HR rating 56 and user rating 67. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (50 vs 55). Model S is the lower-priced option at USD 50, while XU MINI comes in at USD 55. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

TRIMUI
Model S
Model S
56
HR Rating
67
User Rating
MagicX
XU MINI
XU MINI
53
HR Rating
58
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Model STRIMUI
XU MINIMagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 50
USD 55
HR Rating
56
53
User Rating
67
58
Release Year
2020
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
2
2.8
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
58
62
Brightness
50
55
Controls
60
58
Durability
54
54
Ease Of Use
62
52
Ergonomics
52
56
Haptics
1
45
Hardware
55
45
OS Support
70
60
Performance
58
55
Portability
85
72
Screen Quality
48
58
Software
72
49
Speakers
42
48
Value
74
26
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
Linux
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
600 mAh
2600
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
USB-C, 3.5mm jack
CPU
ARM926EJ-S
Rockchip RK3326 Quad-Core Cortex-A35, up to 1.5GHz
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
2D accelerator
Mali-G31
Make
TRIMUI
MagicX
Model
Model S
XU MINI
OS
MinUI
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1
RAM Type
SDRAM
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
320 x 240
640x480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 64 MB / 4 GB / 8 GB, External MicroSD
64
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner F1C200S
yes
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
0
no
dimensions
—
129 x 64 x 19 mm
weight
—
120 g
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Model S
USD 50
Not carried
XU MINI
USD 55
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Model S
67/100 · 11
XU MINI
58/100 · 10

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