Side-by-side technical data
Cubot Note 21 vs Realme Note 70
Comparison between Cubot Note 21 and Realme Note 70: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Realme.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Cubot Note 21 suits buyers who put the camera first; the Realme Note 70 is the more rounded choice, with more battery capacity and stronger performance. Their overall scores are nearly level.
The Realme Note 70 pairs its Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) with an AnTuTu score of 310,000, ahead of the Cubot Note 21's Unisoc T606 and 251,600. It also has 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage versus 128 GB of eMMC 5.1. The Cubot screen is denser at 269 ppi, compared with 260 ppi.
The Cubot Note 21 has a 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture; the Realme Note 70 has 13 MP and f/2.2. The Realme counters with a 6,300 mAh battery versus 5,200 mAh, 15 W charging versus 10 W, and reverse charging. It also adds Bluetooth 5.2 over 5.0 and stereo speakers.
Cubot Note 21
The Cubot Note 21 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
Realme Note 70
The Realme Note 70 is the better buy for buyers who want more battery capacity, with 6,300 mAh and 15 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme Note 70, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Realme Note 70, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 310,000
- against 251,600
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 251,600 | 310,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | 437 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 1,461 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 167.2 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % | 85.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.8 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | A |
Battery
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 65 h |
Display
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 560 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | Panda Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
