The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot J9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 44,350
- against 23,006
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 191 g
- Usable Surface
- 82.3 %
- against 77.5 %
Nokia C20, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6580 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP1 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 44,350 Best value | 23,006 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Sand, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % Best value | 77.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Removable | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 271 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | J9 | C20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1339, TA-1348, TA-1352, TA-1356 |