The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot C30, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 398 ppi
- against 278 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 84.5 %
- against 81.3 %
Honor 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 182,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 157.1 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 81.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,310 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 278 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C30 | 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MOA-LX9N |
