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TRIMUI Brick Pro

TRIMUI Brick Pro by TRIMUI, priced around $100, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux, powered by Allwinner A133 Plus, with a 3.95 inch display

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Specifications

60 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
TRIMUI
Release Date
2026 / 06
Price
$100
Pricing category
$075 - $100

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, White, Retro Gray
Dimensions
86.6 mm x 129.9 mm x ? mm
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux

Performance

System on a Chip
Allwinner A133 Plus
CPU
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.8 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
GPU cores
1 Core
GPU clock speed
660 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR3
Performance rating
10/10 · A+

Display

Screen size
3.95 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
1024 x 768
PPI
324.05 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
5000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal, Shelf
Extra buttons
Function button, Home, Menu, Power, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Not documented
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
Video output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
A-
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
B
PSP
B-
Sega Saturn
C
GameCube
D-
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
Not documented

Buy Inside The EU

EU Shop · VAT Included
RetroGear €109.95

Includes VAT — this is the price you pay at the door, with no import fees added on delivery. Price checked 4 Nov 2026.

In stock

Ships from within the EU. Free over €100 to NL, BE and DE — €8.95 elsewhere in Europe.

Where To Buy — Maker's Stores

These are the manufacturers' own store prices, not a street price. Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Maker's price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$100
TRIMUI 1, 2 $100
MechDIY $100
Litnxt $100
GoGameGeek $100
PowKiddy $100
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
$100
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$100

Affiliate disclosure and terms are linked in the footer.

TRIMUI Brick Pro review: where it wins, where it bends, and who should care

Broad emulation range

TRIMUI Brick Pro is more compelling when you judge it by role, not hype: what it can emulate comfortably, how it should feel in the hand, what it costs, and which nearby alternatives keep it honest.

TRIMUI Brick Pro is not trying to win every argument at once; its appeal lives in the balance between emulation comfort, day-to-day usability, and whether its price still feels sane.

Best For

  • Buyers who want a serious all-rounder with room for tougher systems.
  • Best fit for Game Boy (A), NES (A), and Sega Genesis (A).
  • Designed around a vertical handheld shape.

Why It Hooks You

  • Overall rating sits at 10/10 · A+.
  • IPS display story helps define the vibe.
  • Current price context is $100.

Watch Outs

  • Some systems, including PSP (B-) and Sega Saturn (C), may need more tuning.

Spec Snapshot

Before the review gets opinionated, here is the clean spec picture. This table is the reality check that keeps the rest of the write-up grounded.

CategoryDetails
BrandTRIMUI
Release2026 / 06
Form factorVertical
Operating systemLinux
Overall performance10/10 · A+
SoCAllwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A53, 4 Cores, and 1.8 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, and 660 MHz
RAM1 GB LPDDR3
Display3.95 inch, IPS, and 60 Hz
Resolution1024 x 768, 4:3, and 324.05 PPI
Battery and cooling5000 mAh
Storage and I/OInternal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD, USB-C Bottom facing, USB-C video out Bottom facing, and 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Price$100

If this review pulls you in, the fastest next rabbit hole is RGB20SX and TRIMUI Smart Brick, because those are the products most likely to clarify whether TRIMUI Brick Pro is your real match or just your current curiosity.

How To Read This Device

TRIMUI Brick Pro is best framed as a machine for buyers who want a serious all-rounder with room for tougher systems. That may sound obvious, but it is the difference between buying a handheld that becomes a habit and one that turns into a drawer resident.

The vertical shape matters here because it changes comfort, portability, and the kind of nostalgia the device leans into. The fact that it runs Linux also affects what kind of setup work, app ecosystem, and tinkering ceiling buyers should expect.

The release timing listed as 2026 / 06 helps place it in context. A handheld can be exciting because it is current, but it can also be relevant because it still makes sense at today's street price.

The Buying Context

TRIMUI Brick Pro is currently tracked around $100 and lands in the $75 - $100 pricing band. This category is ruthless about value perception. A handheld can be beloved at one price and impossible to defend at another.

The catalogue points shoppers toward TRIMUI 1, 2, MechDIY, Litnxt, and GoGameGeek for availability. That matters because storefront quality, shipping confidence, and after-sales expectations often shape the emotional experience of a purchase before the box even arrives.

Every handheld makes tradeoffs somewhere, even when the spec sheet leaves them unstated. That is why value is always a conversation between specs and priorities. There is no universal bargain, only a good fit at the right moment.

The Performance Story

The heart of the machine is the Allwinner A133 Plus. CPU duties are handled by Cortex-A53. Graphics are handled by PowerVR GE8300. Memory is listed at 1 GB LPDDR3. The sheet rates the overall performance at 10/10 · A+, or roughly 5.3 on the normalized scale.

The CPU side is described with 4 Cores, 4 Threads, and 1.8 GHz, which is more useful than brand names alone because it hints at how much headroom the handheld should have before emulator tuning gets annoying. On the graphics side, 1 Core, 660 MHz, and ARM helps sketch the ceiling for heavier systems, upscale experiments, and shader curiosity.

TRIMUI Brick Pro looks strongest with Game Boy (A), NES (A), Sega Genesis (A), Game Boy Advance (A), Super Nintendo (A), and PlayStation 1 (A), which gives the review something more tangible than a vague "good for retro" verdict.

The middle tier of compatibility, including PSP (B-) and Sega Saturn (C), is where the buyer needs some honesty. These are usually the systems that separate a casual dabbler from a user who is happy tweaking emulator settings, testing cores, or accepting the occasional rough edge.

The Consoles Most Likely To Pull You Away

ConsoleAnglePricePerformanceWhy Click Through
RGB20SX
PowKiddy
Better Value$69.9910/10 · A+same operating system, vertical layout, tracked around $69.99.
Better Valuefrom $8010/10 · A+vertical layout, listed from $80, rated 10/10 · A+.
XU10
MagicX
Better Value$7010/10 · A+same operating system, vertical layout, tracked around $70.
RG40XXV
Anbernic
Better Value$6010/10 · A+same operating system, vertical layout, tracked around $60.

TRIMUI Brick Pro becomes much easier to judge once it is forced into the same room as RGB20SX, TRIMUI Smart Brick, and XU10. This is where a vague impression turns into a real buying decision, because each nearby rival throws a different kind of pressure on the table.

TRIMUI Brick Pro versus RGB20SX is interesting because better value is the obvious angle. RGB20SX sits close enough to TRIMUI Brick Pro to make the comparison meaningful, but different enough to sharpen the buying decision. RGB20SX is tracked around $69.99. Its overall rating is 10/10 · A+. That said, tRIMUI Brick Pro versus TRIMUI Smart Brick is interesting because better value is the obvious angle. Compared with TRIMUI Brick Pro, TRIMUI Smart Brick makes the more obvious play for readers who care about better value. TRIMUI Smart Brick starts at $80. More importantly, its overall rating is 10/10 · A+. From another angle, tRIMUI Brick Pro versus XU10 is interesting because better value is the obvious angle. XU10 sits close enough to TRIMUI Brick Pro to make the comparison meaningful, but different enough to sharpen the buying decision. XU10 is tracked around $70. From another angle, its overall rating is 10/10 · A+.

A handheld earns a place in the shortlist when it can survive comparison without needing excuses. That is the standard this section is really applying.

Screen, Controls, and First-Contact Feel

TRIMUI Brick Pro pairs the hardware with 3.95 inch, IPS, 60 Hz, 1024 x 768, 4:3, and 324.05 PPI. That is the kind of detail stack retro buyers should linger on, because a handheld can be technically capable and still feel wrong if the aspect ratio, sharpness, and scaling story are off. The screen protection is listed as Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated), a small clue that often hints at how polished or rough the front face might feel in daily use.

The controls are described with Cross Upper placement, Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Lower placement, 4 Buttons, L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal, Shelf, and Function button, Home, Menu, Power, Volume +-. That matters more than many spec sheets admit, because the difference between a fun handheld and a fatiguing one often shows up in the D-pad, shoulder shape, and how naturally the thumbs settle into place. This is where a retro handheld stops being abstract and starts becoming a piece of physical furniture for your hands.

The 4:3 aspect ratio adds another layer to the story. The right screen is not always the fanciest one. Sometimes it is the one that makes your core library look natural instead of merely possible.

Daily Use, Portability, and The Physical Reality

TRIMUI Brick Pro is described with battery: 5000 mAh. Those are not background details; they shape noise, comfort, endurance, and whether the device feels eager to be used or mildly exhausting to keep fed. Audio is covered by Dual Stereo Front facing and 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing, which matters for sofa play, travel, and late-night sessions when speakers and headphone output can quietly make or break the experience.

Physically, the device is outlined by Plastic and Black, White, Retro Gray. This is where you start picturing whether it is truly pocketable, only jacket-safe, or clearly a bag companion. A handheld is only as portable as the friction it introduces. Too heavy, too hot, too awkward, and even strong specs start feeling theoretical.

The practical I/O story includes Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD, WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C Bottom facing, and USB-C video out Bottom facing. These details matter because many retro buyers are also collectors, tinkerers, dock-and-TV players, or people with large libraries that need sensible storage and transfer options.

Where The Recommendation Lands

TRIMUI Brick Pro leaves the strongest impression when you frame it as a recommendation for buyers who want a serious all-rounder with room for tougher systems. That is the lens that makes the strengths feel intentional instead of accidental.

Broad emulation range is not just a catchy label here. It is the cleanest shorthand for why this device deserves attention. The compatibility profile around Game Boy (A), NES (A), Sega Genesis (A), and Game Boy Advance (A) gives it a concrete identity.

If the device sparks your interest, the smartest next click is usually RGB20SX, followed by TRIMUI Smart Brick, because that is where the shape of the market around it comes into focus. That is what a good review should do: not close the conversation, but sharpen the next choice.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

...Iru!
...Iru!

1998 •PlayStation 1

...Iru! takes place in a high school with a large mechanical clock in the center. You control an upper classman who, along with his fellow students an...

'98 Year Koushien
'98 Year Koushien

1998 •PlayStation 1

The sixth in the Koshien series. It is a high school baseball simulation which chooses one from 40 000 high schools from Hokkaido in the north to Okin...

'The
'The

2016 •Super Nintendo

Mario goes on another quest to save the kingdom. What obstacles will he be facing this time? 'the (also known as Coronation Day) is a Horror themed Su...

0 to X
0 to X

2016 •Nintendo Entertainment System

Based on a hit internet phenomenon, 0-to-X is an addictive puzzler developed by nemesys. In addition to tile mashing fun, the game features an amazing...

007 Racing
007 Racing

2000 •PlayStation 1

In 007 Racing you can get behind the wheel of James Bond's car. You must complete missions which range from collecting an object and getting out alive...

TRIMUI Brick Pro — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the TRIMUI Brick Pro an official TRIMUI product?

The console database lists the TRIMUI Brick Pro under the brand TRIMUI. It does not document whether the TRIMUI Brick Pro is an officially licensed TRIMUI product.

When was the TRIMUI Brick Pro released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2026 / 06 and the price as $100 for the TRIMUI Brick Pro.

What chipset and how much RAM does the TRIMUI Brick Pro have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Allwinner A133 Plus, the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 1 GB LPDDR3 for the TRIMUI Brick Pro.

What are the TRIMUI Brick Pro's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the battery as 5000 mAh for the TRIMUI Brick Pro. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the TRIMUI Brick Pro emulate well?

The console database gives the TRIMUI Brick Pro a grade of B+ or better for 7 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, and Nintendo DS.

Where can I buy the TRIMUI Brick Pro?

The marketplace rows shown for the TRIMUI Brick Pro are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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