Device comparison

MagicX XU20 V32 vs. Anbernic RG35XX Plus

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX Plus.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $11 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 2% smaller and 14% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG35XX Plus runs Linux.

MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Anbernic

RG35XX Plus

Details
Price
$64
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
186 grams

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Specs

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SpecXU20 V32RG35XX Plus
Price$53$64
OSAndroid 10Linux
Screen3.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusAllwinner H700
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR41 GB LPDDR4
Storage?Dual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh3300 mAh
Weight160 grams186 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm81 mm x 117 mm x 22 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU20 V32RG35XX Plus
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

  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • RG35XX Plus 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
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35XX Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus 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 XU20 V32 and the Anbernic RG35XX Plus?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX Plus. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $11 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 2% smaller and 14% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG35XX Plus runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the Anbernic RG35XX Plus?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53, roughly $11 less than the Anbernic RG35XX Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the Anbernic RG35XX Plus?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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