MagicX Mini Zero 28 vs. Anbernic RG SP

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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.

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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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Specs

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SpecMini Zero 28RG SP
Price$59.00$65.00
OSAndroid 10Anbernic Stock OS
Screen2.8 inch3.4 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480720 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusAllwinner H700
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR41 GB LPDDR4
Battery2900 mAh3300 mAh
Weight129 grams168 grams
Dimensions130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Stick typeHall effectUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMini Zero 28RG SP
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

  • 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 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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
  • RG SP 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 MagicX Mini Zero 28 and the Anbernic RG SP?
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 MagicX Mini Zero 28 or the Anbernic RG SP?
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 MagicX Mini Zero 28 or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the MagicX Mini Zero 28 or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 7 collectors tracking it.

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