Side-by-side technical data
Cubot Note 21 vs Realme Note 80
Comparison between Cubot Note 21 and Realme Note 80: 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 Realme Note 80 suits buyers who want a larger battery, a slimmer body, and newer Android; the Cubot Note 21 is the pick for a 50 MP main camera and more RAM. Their overall scores are nearly tied, so the choice comes down to those differences.
The Cubot has a 50 MP rear main camera versus 8 MP on the Realme, plus an 8 MP front camera versus 5 MP. It also has 6 GB RAM against 4 GB, while the Realme posts the higher AnTuTu result: 310,000 versus 251,600.
The Realme’s 6,300 mAh battery exceeds the Cubot’s 5,200 mAh, with 15 W charging versus 10 W and reverse charging as well. The Realme is slimmer at 7.9 mm versus 10.6 mm and weighs 197 g versus 214 g; it also runs Android 15, compared with Android 13 on the Cubot.
Cubot Note 21
The Cubot Note 21 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 50 MP main camera and 6 GB RAM.
Realme Note 80
The Realme Note 80 is the better buy for buyers who want more battery capacity: 6,300 mAh, 15 W charging, and reverse charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme Note 80, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Realme Note 80, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 310,000
- against 251,600
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 214 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 251,600 | 310,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor 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 Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Blue, Black, Gold |
| 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 | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % | 85.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 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, 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, EDR, HID |
| 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 Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5388 |
