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TRIMUI Smart

TrimUI · Released Aug 2022 ·

The TRIMUI Smart is a 2.4" IPS handheld from TRIMUI powered by the Allwinner S3. It launched at around $40.

5.5
out of 10
$40
Launch price $40
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Pros

  • +Small device, very pocketable
  • +Very affordable

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • 2.4” screen might be too small for some
  • No headphone jack
  • 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 speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSLimited
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationPlayable
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Allwinner S3
CPU
Cortex-A7, 1 cores, 1.2 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
RAM
128 MB LPDDR3
Storage
8GB eMMC
Weight
100 g
Dimensions
110 x 58 x 15 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
2.4″
Resolution
320 x 240
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
1200 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
Ports
USB-C, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

Custom firmware

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.0
Performance2.5

The TRIMUI Smart is a 2.4" IPS handheld from TRIMUI powered by the Allwinner S3. It launched at around $40. It carries 128 MB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Small device, very pocketable; Very affordable. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; 2.4” screen might be too small for some; No headphone jack.