Anbernic RG SP vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28

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RG SP
RG SP
Mini Zero 28
Mini Zero 28

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Quick verdict

Best value
Mini Zero 28
More portable
Mini Zero 28
Newer model
RG SP

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG SP is roughly 20% smaller and 30% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG SP runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10.

MagicX

Mini Zero 28

Details
Price
$59.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
129 grams

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4 collectors · 98 sessions

Most played

On the RG SP

  1. 1

    Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

    1 player · 4 sessions

  2. 2

    Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure

    1 player · 10 sessions

  3. 3

    The Incredibles

    1 player · 2 sessions

On the Mini Zero 28

  1. 1

    Mario Kart DS

    1 player · 3 sessions

  2. 2

    Kirby's Dream Land

    1 player · 3 sessions

  3. 3

    LBreakoutHD

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG SPMini Zero 28
Price$65.00$59.00
OSAnbernic Stock OSAndroid 10
Screen3.4 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner H700Allwinner A133 Plus
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR42 GB DDR4
Battery3300 mAh2900 mAh
Weight168 grams129 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeUnknownHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG SPMini Zero 28
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG SP DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Mini Zero 28 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG SP and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG SP is roughly 20% smaller and 30% lighter. Anbernic RG SP runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the cheaper of the two at around $59.00, roughly $6.00 less than the Anbernic RG SP based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The Anbernic RG SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 7 collectors tracking it.

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