Side-by-side technical data
Cubot Note 21 vs Ulefone Note 23
Comparison between Cubot Note 21 and Ulefone Note 23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Ulefone.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Cubot Note 21 is the more complete choice for anyone prioritizing the display, camera, and memory: it has higher resolution, a 50 MP main camera, and 6 GB of RAM. The Ulefone Note 23 suits anyone looking for a lighter phone with newer Android; it weighs 191.5 g and runs Android 16.
Both have a 6.56″, 90 Hz display, but the Cubot Note 21 offers 720 px and 1612 px, compared with 540 px and 1210 px on the Ulefone Note 23; pixel density is 269 ppi versus 202 ppi. The Ulefone scores 301,000 in AnTuTu against 251,600, while the Cubot has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage versus 3 GB and 32 GB.
The Cubot Note 21 has a 5,200 mAh battery versus 5,000 mAh, plus Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; the Ulefone Note 23 has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2. Both support 10 W charging. The Cubot's main camera is 50 MP versus 8 MP, and its front camera is 8 MP versus 5 MP.
Cubot Note 21
The Cubot Note 21 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a sharper display, a 50 MP main camera, and 6 GB of RAM.
Ulefone Note 23
The Ulefone Note 23 is the better buy for anyone seeking a lighter phone with Android 16.
The verdict
Your pick: Cubot Note 21, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Ulefone Note 23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 301,000
- against 251,600
- Weight
- 191.5 g
- against 214 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 10.6 mm
- OS Version
- 16
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 251,600 | 301,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core 1.8 GHz; 2x Cortex-A75 at 1.8 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange, Green | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 191.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 46 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 62 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 540 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,210 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 202 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | Mohs Level 8, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, HID, LE |
