Side-by-side technical data
Cubot KingKong 8 vs Honor Play 20a
Comparison between Cubot KingKong 8 and Honor Play 20a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot KingKong 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 10,600 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Honor Play 20a, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 382 g
- Usable Surface
- 82 %
- against 75.2 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 20 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT8788V/WA | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 (950 MHz) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 224,235 | 220,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz plus 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Green | Black, Cyan, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 20 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 80.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 169.9 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 382 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 82 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Plastic |
| 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 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 10,600 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 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 |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, EDR, LE, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | KingKong 8 | Play 20a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, EDR, LE, SBC, AAC |
