Description

Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8 is a compact ESP32-S3 AMOLED touch development board with a 1.8inch 368448 capacitive touch AMOLED display, built for premium portable UI, voice-enabled HMI, and battery-powered wireless projects. It integrates ESP32-S3R8, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, PCF85063 RTC, AXP2101 power management, ES8311 audio codec, microphone, speaker, TF card slot, and a 3.7V MX1.25 lithium battery. This SKU is the battery-included version, distinct from the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8-EN version without battery.

Features

• 1.8inch AMOLED touch display: 368448 resolution, 16.7M colors, high contrast, wide viewing angle, and more premium visual output than typical LCD boards.
• ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE.
• Battery-included version: This listing is the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8 version that comes with a 3.7V MX1.25 lithium battery that can be installed inside the case.
• Audio hardware onboard: Includes ES8311, microphone, and speaker for voice interaction, prompts, and audio-enabled UI projects.
• Motion, RTC, and storage support: Built with QMI8658, PCF85063, and a TF card slot for richer portable applications.
• Power-management focused design: The AXP2101 PMIC helps with charging, battery control, and efficient multi-rail management.

Specifications

Applications

• Portable AMOLED UI devices: Suitable for handheld status screens, smart mini terminals, and polished battery-powered interfaces.
• Voice-enabled ESP32-S3 projects: The onboard microphone, speaker, and codec make it practical for speech prompts and interactive control experiments.
• Wearable-style and compact smart devices: The included battery and compact case-friendly structure help with mobile or wearable product concepts.
• Touch HMI and LVGL development: The AMOLED display, PSRAM, and Flash are a strong fit for richer GUI work than simpler TFT boards.
• Sensor and logging projects: The IMU, RTC, and TF card support make it useful for portable monitoring and event-driven interfaces.

Product List

ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8 x1

3.7V MX1.25 Lithium battery x1

Other Content

What’s On Board

• ESP32-S3R8: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC with onboard 8MB PSRAM.
• QMI8658: 6-axis IMU for gesture, motion, and orientation functions.
• PCF85063: RTC chip with backup battery support behavior managed through the PMIC path.
• AXP2101: Highly integrated power management IC.
• ES8311 + microphone + speaker: Supports onboard audio input and output workflows.
• 16MB NOR Flash / TF card slot / reserved GPIO pads: Helps with storage, media, and expansion needs.

Pin Definition

Version Difference

• ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8: Standard version that includes the 3.7V lithium battery.
• ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8-EN: Version without lithium battery.

Outline Dimensions

Resources

• Official Wiki
• Waveshare Documentation Platform
• Official FAQ
• Schematic PDF
• Official Demo Package
• 3D STEP File
• ESP32-S3 Datasheet

FAQ

Does this SKU include the lithium battery?

Yes. This listing is the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8 version that comes with the 3.7V MX1.25 lithium battery.

What is the difference between this version and the -EN version?

The ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8 version includes the battery, while the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.8-EN version is the without-battery option.

Why choose this board over a simpler display board?

It offers a more complete platform with AMOLED touch display, IMU, RTC, audio codec, speaker, microphone, TF card, and power management, which makes it much more capable for premium portable ESP32-S3 projects.