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PowKiddy A20

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The PowKiddy A20 is an Android gaming handheld released in 2021 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Amlogic S905D3 with 2 GB DDR4, has a 3.5 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 3000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for Android-based emulation and game streaming. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C OTG.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
B
DS
B
N64
B
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Saturn
D
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast playable

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Amlogic S905D3
CPUCortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR4
Screen size3.5 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution640 x 480
PPI228.57 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio4:3
Battery3000 mAh
StorageInternal 8 GB, External MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C OTG
SpeakersSingle Mono Bottom facing
Charge portUSB-C
Video outputMicro HDMI
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions87 mm x 140 mm x 19 mm
Weight185 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsBlack

Pros & cons

👎 Cons

  • Loud and clicky buttons

Compare prices & buy

from $110

$110

Often sold by: PowKiddy · Aliexpress 1, 2

Notes

Has the same "rubber" coating as PowKiddy RGB10 Max. Geekbench scores

See also

Emulation breakdown

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