PowKiddy X18
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The PowKiddy X18 is an Android gaming handheld released in 2019 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the MediaTek MTK8163 with 2 GB DDR3, has a 5.5 inch IPS Touchscreen 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 5000 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, Bluetooth, WiFi, a folding design.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), Dreamcast & N64 (playable but can be laggy), PSP (most run fine but some are unplayable)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek MTK8163 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Screen size | 5.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| PPI | 267.02 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Storage | Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front edge facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 87 mm x 27 mm |
| Weight | 296 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black/Red |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Cheaper clamshell than GPD XD
👎 Cons
- Ghost button issues (confirmed by Taki Udon), bad d-pad
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