MagicX
XU MINI
53
HR Rating
58
User Rating
XU MINI / RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Verdict
XU MINI has the strongest overall profile in this XU MINI vs RetroGame RS-97 Plus 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.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
XU MINIMagicX
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$55
$50
HR Rating
53
35
User Rating
58
75
Release Year
2024
2018
Screen Size (Inches)
2.8
3
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
62
40
Brightness
55
32
Controls
58
42
Durability
54
40
Ease Of Use
52
35
Ergonomics
56
38
Haptics
45
1
Hardware
45
36
OS Support
60
30
Performance
55
38
Portability
72
48
Screen Quality
58
30
Software
49
32
Speakers
48
30
Value
26
54
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Battery
2600 mAh
1800 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C, 3.5 mm jack
Mini-USB, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, AV output
CPU
Rockchip RK3326 Quad-Core Cortex-A35, up to 1.5 GHz
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600 MHz
dimensions
129 x 64 x 19 mm
144 x 64 x 19 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G31
Vivante GC200
Make
MagicX
ANBERNIC
Model
XU MINI
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
128 MB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR2
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
480 x 320
Screen Type
IPS
TFT, 60 Hz
Storage
64 GB
48 GB
Touch Screen
False
—
Video Output
None
Yes
weight
120 g
142 g
Architecture
—
MIPS32
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Ingenic JZ4760B
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
XU MINI
$55
Not carried
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
$50
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
XU MINI58/100 · 10
RetroGame RS-97 Plus75/100 · 10
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