PowKiddy X28
Powkiddy · Released May 2023 ·
The PowKiddy X28 is a 5.5" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618. It launched at around $150.
Pros
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Can be connected to a larger display
- +Big 5000 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Smooth navigation thanks to 4 GB of RAM
- +The ergonomic grips allow for more comfortable long play sessions
Cons
- −Black bars when playing older retro systems
- −Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −Device can feel bulky
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- UNISOC Tiger T618
- CPU
- Cortex-A75, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MP2, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 64GB eMMC
- Weight
- 296 g
- Dimensions
- 207.6 x 80.7 x 26.9 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.5″
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android
No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.
Our verdict
The PowKiddy X28 is a 5.5" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618. It launched at around $150. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Access to mobile games and apps; Can be connected to a larger display; Big 5000 mAh battery; The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games. Trade-offs to note: Black bars when playing older retro systems; Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; Device can feel bulky.