Side-by-side technical data

Cubot KingKong Mini 4 vs Cubot KingKong ES5

Comparison between Cubot KingKong Mini 4 and Cubot KingKong ES5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Cubot KingKong Mini 4 is the choice for a small, light phone: it weighs 192 g versus 301 g and delivers 373 ppi versus 260 ppi. The KingKong ES5 suits buyers who want a large display and a much bigger battery. The overall gap is narrow, so neither is an outright winner.

The Mini 4 has more memory: 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB versus the ES5’s 6 GB and 128 GB. Its display measures 4.7 inches, while the ES5 reaches 6.88 inches. The larger model offsets its lower density with 120 Hz versus 90 Hz and is thinner: 11.4 mm versus 16.9 mm. The ES5 also runs Android 16 instead of the Mini 4’s Android 15.

The KingKong ES5 is the better fit for battery-focused buyers: 7,000 mAh versus 4,700 mAh and 33 W charging versus 10 W. It also has a 64 MP main camera versus 48 MP, Bluetooth 5.2 versus 5.0 and stereo speakers. The Mini 4 keeps practical advantages such as a 3.5 mm jack, reverse charging and a much easier-to-handle body.

Cubot KingKong Mini 4

The Cubot KingKong Mini 4 is better for a compact phone: it weighs 192 g and offers 373 ppi.

Cubot KingKong ES5

The Cubot KingKong ES5 is the better buy for battery and fast charging: 7,000 mAh and 33 W versus 4,700 mAh and 10 W.

The verdict

Your pick: Cubot KingKong ES5, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.

Category
Category KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Design & display 5.5 4.9
Performance & hardware 3.6 3.6
Camera 3.8 3.8
Connectivity 5.8 6.1
Battery & charging 5.3 6.3

Which one is for you?

Cubot KingKong Mini 4, if you care about…

RAM Capacity
8 GB
against 6 GB
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
against 128 GB
Display Pixel Density
373 ppi
against 260 ppi
Weight
192 g
against 301 g

Cubot KingKong ES5, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
against 4,700 mAh
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
against Bluetooth 5.0
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
against 90 Hz
Fast Charge Power
33 W
against 10 W

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Processor Model Unisoc Tiger T616 Unisoc T620
Processor Process Size 12 nm 12 nm
Graphics GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz 2.2 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB Best value 128 GB
AnTuTu Score 285,000 312,997
Geekbench 6 Single-Core — 497
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core — 1,541
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2 × Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6 × Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz Octa-core: 2 × ARM Cortex-A75 at 2.2 GHz and 6 × ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB Best value 6 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v9 v10

Design

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Body Colors Black, Red, Green, Orange, Grey Grey, Orange, Yellow, Green
Body Thickness 16.9 mm 11.4 mm Best value
Body Width 61 mm 83.1 mm
Body Height 128.7 mm 182.5 mm
Weight 192 g Best value 301 g
Usable Surface 67.9 % 74.1 % Best value
Body Materials Polycarbonate Polycarbonate, Rugged Build
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth 1.5 m 1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class A Best value B
Repairability Class C B Best value
Rugged Build Yes Yes
Drop Test Count — 180

Battery

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Battery Efficiency Rating B B
Battery Capacity 4,700 mAh 7,000 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value
Fast Charge Power 10 W 33 W Best value
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance — 187 h 45 min
Charge cycles 1,000 1,000

Display

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness — 400 nits
Display Diagonal 4.7″ 6.88″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution 720 px 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution 1,600 px 1,640 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 373 ppi Best value 260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz 120 Hz Best value
Display Contrast Ratio — 1,500 :1
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz Mohs Level 6, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Color LED Notifications, 120Hz

Sensors

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Side

Sensor

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor

Software

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Operating System Android 15 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 15 16 Best value
OS Update Support — 6 years
Google Services Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, LTE GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Best value
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Max. download speed 300 Mbps 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed 100 Mbps 150 Mbps Best value

Audio

Specification KingKong Mini 4 KingKong ES5
Audio Features A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value
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