The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot J8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 187 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 72.5 %
BLU G5, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 293 ppi
- against 192 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 10.4 mm
- against 11 mm
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6580 | — |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | IMG8322 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 41,350 | 83,000 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Red, Twilight |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 10.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 135 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | — | 21 h |
| Standby time | — | 600 h |
Display
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 442 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 192 ppi | 293 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B8 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | J8 | G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
