Both the CB408 and the TRIMUI Smart Pro sit at $80 and share a horizontal form factor, entry-level power, and an emulation ceiling around PSP, making the choice less about raw capability and more about software preference. The CB408 runs Android 11 on a RockChip RK3566, giving buyers access to the Android app ecosystem alongside emulators. The Smart Pro runs Linux (Tina) on an Allwinner A133 Plus, suiting buyers who prefer a dedicated, streamlined emulation environment over a general-purpose OS.
| CB408 | TRIMUI Smart Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Brand | Unknown | TRIMUI |
| Released | 2024 / 09 | 2023 / 11 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 11, / Linux (?) | Linux (Tina) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Internal 16/32 GB eMMC + External MicroSD | Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | — | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.7 inch | 4.96 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 312.47 PPI | 296.09 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 231 grams |
| Dimensions | 216 mm x 106 mm x 44 mm | 188 mm x 80 mm x 17 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Red, Blue | White, Gray, Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 4, USB-A OTG | WiFi 5, Bluetooth (#?) |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | ❌ |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top facing | USB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Rear facing |
| CB408 | TRIMUI Smart Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A- |
| Nintendo 64 | B+ | B |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | B- | B- |
| Sega Saturn | C | C |
| GameCube | D | D- |
| Nintendo 3DS | D- | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | D- | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: the CB408 is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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