The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 1.4 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot J8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 2,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1 GB
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 155 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 72.7 %
Nokia C1, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 11 mm
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 480 px
- against 442 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6580 | — |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | — |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 41,350 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB Best value | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Blue, Green | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 71.4 mm |
| Body Height | 135 mm | 147.6 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % Best value | 72.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
Display
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 442 px | 480 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 192 ppi | 197 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| 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 Charging |
| USB Version | — | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | J8 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 50 € |
| Model numbers | — | TA-1165 |
