MagicX Mini Zero 28
MagicX · Released Jan 2025 ·
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Allwinner A133 Plus. It launched at around $55.
Pros
- +Feels comfortable in the hand thanks to the rounded edges
- +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −No touchscreen makes Android navigation difficult
- −Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −2.8” screen might be too small for some
- −Not powerful enough for higher end emulation
- −No Bluetooth
- −No video out, can't be connected to an external display
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8300, 660 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 120 g
- Dimensions
- 130.5 x 65.1 x 19 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 2.8″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 2900 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Bluetooth
- None
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 10
Also plays natively: Android, Linux
Custom firmware
Our verdict
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Allwinner A133 Plus. It launched at around $55. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 10. Highlights include: Feels comfortable in the hand thanks to the rounded edges; Good community support, multiple CFWs available; Access to mobile games and apps; Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise. Trade-offs to note: No touchscreen makes Android navigation difficult; Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; 2.8” screen might be too small for some.