R36H Pro Max: The 4.2-Inch, Wi-Fi R36H
The R36H Pro Max is the bigger R36H: the same horizontal layout and Rockchip RK3326, with a 4.2-inch 1024×768 4:3 screen, built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and a 3500mAh battery. It weighs about 216 g against the R36H's 186 g, and R36H cases and screen protectors do not fit it.
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Quick Verdict
🏆 Choose the Pro Max for the larger, sharper 4:3 screen and Wi-Fi.
Same chip as the R36H, so demanding PlayStation titles are not faster; the screen simply shows them bigger.
R36H Pro Max Specifications
Every row names where the figure comes from. "Seller listing" means the manufacturer-supplied specification on a retail listing, which we could not verify independently.
| Spec | R36H Pro Max | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Horizontal | Our sourced comparison |
| Chip | Rockchip RK3326, 1GB DDR3L | Our sourced comparison |
| Screen | 4.2-inch IPS, 1024×768, 4:3 | Our sourced comparison |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | Our sourced comparison |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 2.4GHz | Our sourced comparison |
| Storage | Two microSD slots | Our sourced comparison |
| Video out | None | Our sourced comparison |
| Weight | About 216 g | Our sourced comparison |
| Stock OS | ArkOS 2.0-based image | Our sourced comparison |
Emulation ceiling for every RK3326 handheld on this site: comfortable through the PlayStation era, with N64, Dreamcast and PSP depending on the game. See our systems guide.
Who the R36H Pro Max Is For
- You want the R36H layout with a bigger screen and Wi-Fi out of the box.
- You find 3.5-inch text in PlayStation games too small.
Who should look elsewhere
- You want the lightest horizontal option; the standard R36H is lighter and cheaper.
- You already own R36H accessories: they do not fit.
How It Compares With the R36H
Our R36H vs R36H Pro Max page has the full table, and Pro Max vs R36S covers the vertical alternative. Pro Max accessories are listed on our accessories page.
Firmware
The Pro Max ships with an ArkOS 2.0-based image. For community firmware, check each project's device list for the Pro Max specifically; the 1024×768 panel needs its own support.
What you need
Whichever R36 model you pick, the bundled microSD card is the weak point. A branded card and a reader let you back up the stock card before you change anything. More options on our accessories page.
SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSD card
A branded card for games or a backup of the original card.
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SanDisk MobileMate USB 3.0 microSD card reader
Lets a computer read and write the console's cards for backups and images.
Check Price →Frequently Asked Questions
No. Both use the Rockchip RK3326 with 1GB DDR3L. The Pro Max has a larger, higher-resolution screen and built-in Wi-Fi.
No. The Pro Max body is larger; use accessories listed for the Pro Max.
Yes, built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi according to the sources on our comparison page.
Sources
Other R36 Family Models
See the full model list, or jump to the R36H guide.