The main difference between the Miyoo Mini and the Miyoo Mini Flip is the shape.
The Miyoo Mini is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the Miyoo Mini Flip is a clamshell that folds shut.
Other differences
- The Miyoo Mini Flip has Wi-Fi and the Miyoo Mini does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
- The Miyoo Mini has a headphone jack; the Miyoo Mini Flip does not.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: Miyoo Mini 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm, 106 g, Miyoo Mini Flip 66.5 x 67.8 x 24.3 mm, 116 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Miyoo Mini or the Miyoo Mini Flip?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
Miyoo MiniThe Miyoo Mini, at about $52 at launch against $60. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Miyoo Mini FlipThe Miyoo Mini Flip. GBA games fill 82% of the Miyoo Mini Flip's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the Miyoo Mini's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Miyoo Mini FlipThe Miyoo Mini Flip, at 2,500 mAh against 2,000 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| Miyoo Mini | Miyoo Mini Flip | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $52 | $60 |
| Released | Dec 2021 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | DS | DS |
| Shape | Vertical | Clamshell |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | SigmaStar SSD202D | SigmaStar SSD202D |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Screen | 2.8 inch IPS 4:3 | 2.8 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 750 x 560 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Weight | 106 g | 116 g |
| Size | 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm | 66.5 x 67.8 x 24.3 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Miyoo MiniMiyoo Mini Flip
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
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