R36 Ultra X at a glance
The R36 Ultra X is a vertical R36-family handheld listed as a May 2026 release on handhelds.wiki. It keeps the Rockchip RK3326 chip used across the R36 line and moves to a 4.5-inch, 1024×768 screen in a 4:3 shape, the largest panel in the Ultra range so far.
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| Spec | R36 Ultra X | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 4.5-inch fully laminated IPS, 1024×768 (4:3) | handhelds.wiki, r36handhelds.com |
| Chip | RK3326 quad-core Cortex-A35, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU | handhelds.wiki, r36handhelds.com |
| Memory | 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB internal storage plus microSD | handhelds.wiki |
| Battery | 3500mAh on a seller spec sheet; 3000mAh in an Amazon listing title — not confirmed | r36handhelds.com, Amazon listing |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; Bluetooth not confirmed | handhelds.wiki, r36handhelds.com |
| Audio and ports | Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, USB-C charging and USB-C OTG; no video out | handhelds.wiki, r36handhelds.com |
| Software | Linux; EmuELEC 4.7 with EmulationStation according to one shop | handhelds.wiki, r36-ultra-x.com |
Who the R36 Ultra X suits
The 4:3 screen matches the native shape of most home-console games from the 8-bit to the PlayStation era, so those titles fill the panel without the side borders a square screen shows. Players who mainly run Game Boy or arcade games in portrait may prefer the square 720×720 screen of the R36 Ultra.
Performance should sit close to other RK3326 handhelds, because the chip and RAM are the same. The bigger, sharper screen is the main upgrade, not speed.
R36 Ultra X vs R36 Ultra
Both are vertical, both use the RK3326 and both list 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Ultra X trades the square 4-inch screen for a 4.5-inch 4:3 one and lists more internal storage. See the full comparison in R36 Ultra X vs R36 Ultra and every sourced number in R36 Ultra X specs.
Before you buy
- Community firmware support is still early. Check the specs page for the current status before planning to change the operating system.
- Back up the microSD card on the first day; the SD card guide shows how.
- Listings for R36-family models vary between sellers. Use the clone checklist to compare photos and specs.
