Side-by-side technical data
Cubot Note 21 vs Samsung Galaxy A06
Comparison between Cubot Note 21 and Samsung Galaxy A06: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,391
- against 1,322
Samsung Galaxy A06, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 214 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 10.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 251,600 Best value | 247,675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | 424 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 1,322 |
| 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 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 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 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 188 |
Design
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Black, Blue, Gold, White, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 167.3 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % | 83.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 25 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 |
Display
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.7″ 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 | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 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, UMTS, 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 5.3 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, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.44 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Note 21 | Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A065F, SM-A065F/DS, SM-A065M, SM-A065M/DS |
