PowKiddy X18S
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The PowKiddy X18S is an Android gaming handheld released in 2021 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the UNISOC Tiger T618 with 4 GB LPDDR4X, has a 5.5 inch IPS Touchscreen 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 5000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PSP full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for Android-based emulation and game streaming. Notable hardware features include video output, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5 (2.4GHz / 5 GHz), USB-C OTG, a folding design.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PSP at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 2 with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast almost all full speed, some Gamecube playable. PS2 barely playable for easier to emulate games only
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X |
| 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 64 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5 (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), USB-C OTG |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front edge facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 152 mm x 92 mm x 22.5 mm |
| Weight | 308 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Super Gray, Black |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- 34Hz screen refresh rate with original firmware (fixed), Other issues, bad controls
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Often sold by: Aliexpress · PowKiddy · PowKiddy (Upgraded Black version) · Aliexpress (Upgraded Black version)
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