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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 $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.

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
$50
$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
$50
Not carried
XU MINI
$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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