MagicX Zero 40
MagicX · Released Jun 2025 ·
The MagicX Zero 40 is a 4.0" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Allwinner A133 Plus. It launched at around $75.
Pros
- +Unique, fun experience for NDS and Arcade games
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Large 4300 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Image is too small when playing dual screen games
- −Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8300, 660 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 182 g
- Dimensions
- 136 x 105 x 17 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 4″
- Resolution
- 480 x 800
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 4300 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 1
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 10
Also plays natively: Android, Linux
No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.
Our verdict
The MagicX Zero 40 is a 4.0" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Allwinner A133 Plus. It launched at around $75. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 10. Highlights include: Unique, fun experience for NDS and Arcade games; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Large 4300 mAh battery; The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games. Trade-offs to note: Image is too small when playing dual screen games; Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.