R40S Pro: An R36S-Class Handheld Under a Different Name
Despite the different number, the R40S Pro sits in the same class as the R36S: Rockchip RK3326, 1GB DDR3L, a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and a vertical body. Handhelds Wiki dates it to July 2024. It is usually sold in bundles with a large pre-loaded card.
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Quick Verdict
🏆 Treat the R40S Pro as an R36S alternative, not an upgrade.
Judge it on the seller, the bundle and the board revision, exactly as you would an R36S.
R40S Pro 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 | R40S Pro | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Vertical | Handhelds Wiki |
| Chip | Rockchip RK3326 (4× Cortex-A35), Mali-G31 MP2 | Handhelds Wiki |
| RAM | 1GB DDR3L | Handhelds Wiki |
| Screen | 3.5-inch IPS, 640×480, 4:3 | Handhelds Wiki |
| Storage | Two microSD slots, no internal storage | Handhelds Wiki |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | None / None | Handhelds Wiki |
| Video out | None | Handhelds Wiki |
| Audio | Mono speaker | Handhelds Wiki |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | Handhelds Wiki |
| Size | About 130 × 83 × 35 mm | Handhelds Wiki |
| Released | July 2024 | Handhelds Wiki |
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 R40S Pro Is For
- You found a good bundle and want R36S-class performance in a vertical body.
Who should look elsewhere
- You want the horizontal grip and stereo speakers of the R36H.
- You want the best-documented firmware path; the R36S has more community coverage.
How It Compares With the R36H
Next to the R36H it is the same chip and screen in a vertical shell, like the R36S. Read our R36H vs R36S page; the same arguments apply to the R40S Pro.
Firmware
Firmware support depends on the board inside, which varies by batch. Check the project's device list and the board marking first; our board check guide shows the method.
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
Handhelds Wiki lists the same chip, RAM, screen and battery class. Differences come down to shell, bundle and the board revision a given seller ships.
No. Handhelds Wiki lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Only if the firmware project lists your exact board. Do not assume; check the device list and the board marking.
Sources
Other R36 Family Models
See the full model list, or jump to the R36H guide.