Side-by-side technical data
Cubot KingKong 8 vs Cubot Note 21
Comparison between Cubot KingKong 8 and Cubot Note 21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot KingKong 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 10,600 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 214 g
- against 382 g
- Usable Surface
- 82.2 %
- against 75.2 %
- Body Thickness
- 10.6 mm
- against 20 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT8788V/WA | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 224,235 | 251,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Green | Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 20 mm | 10.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 80.2 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 169.9 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 382 g | 214 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 82.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No |
Battery
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 10,600 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
