PowKiddy
PowKiddy X18S
- Price
- $173.00
- OS
- Android 11
- Released
- Sep 2021
- Up to
- Saturn
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 308 grams
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PowKiddy X18S vs. PowKiddy V90S
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- V90S
- More portable
- V90S
- Newer model
- V90S
Main differences
- PowKiddy X18S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- PowKiddy V90S is about $128 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy V90S is roughly 46% smaller and 40% lighter.
- PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy X18S runs Android 11.
- PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X18S is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64.
Details
PowKiddy
V90S
- Price
- $45.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- May 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 186 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X18S | V90S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $173.00 | $45.00 |
| OS | Android 11 | Linux |
| Screen | 5.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | UNISOC Tiger T618 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 64 GB eMMC, | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 308 grams | 186 grams |
| Dimensions | 152 mm x 92 mm x 22.5 mm | 89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- PowKiddy X18S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- PowKiddy X18S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- V90S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- V90S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V90S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- V90S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
- V90S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- V90S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X18S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V90S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X18S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X18S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- V90S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PowKiddy X18S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy X18S and the PowKiddy V90S?
- PowKiddy X18S has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy V90S is about $128 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V90S is roughly 46% smaller and 40% lighter. PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy X18S runs Android 11. PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X18S is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X18S or the PowKiddy V90S?
- The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45.00, roughly $128.00 less than the PowKiddy X18S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy X18S or the PowKiddy V90S?
- The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.
