Side-by-side technical data
Cubot Note 60 vs Hotwav Note 18 Pro
Comparison between Cubot Note 60 and Hotwav Note 18 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Cubot and Hotwav.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Cubot Note 60 and Hotwav Note 18 Pro are level at 4.7. The Cubot is the pick for durability, battery capacity and camera flexibility: it records 270 drop tests versus 180 and has 7,000 mAh versus 6,200 mAh, plus a rear ultrawide camera and slow-motion video.
The Hotwav suits buyers seeking a lighter, thinner phone: it weighs 225 g versus 254 g and measures 8.6 mm versus 9.8 mm. It also brings Bluetooth 5.2 versus Bluetooth 5.0 and a B energy-efficiency rating versus G. Both use an IPS LCD display reaching 500 nits.
The main camera is 48 MP on the Cubot and 50 MP on the Hotwav, but the Cubot adds an ultrawide camera and a 16 MP front camera versus 8 MP. Both share 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, 20 W fast charging, IP65 and expandable storage. The choice is durability and battery capacity or lower weight and thickness.
Cubot Note 60
Cubot Note 60 is the better buy for durability and battery capacity, with 270 drop tests and 7,000 mAh.
Hotwav Note 18 Pro
Hotwav Note 18 Pro is the better buy for a lighter phone, weighing 225 g and measuring 8.6 mm.
The verdict
Your pick: Hotwav Note 18 Pro, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot Note 60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,200 mAh
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against B
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 180
Hotwav Note 18 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 225 g
- against 254 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.8 mm
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- B
- against G
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T615 | 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 | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,681 | 308,681 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 437 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,461 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz. | 2 × ARM Cortex-A75 at 1.8 GHz + 6 × ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Blue, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 84.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Body Height | 177.4 mm | 176.2 mm |
| Weight | 254 g | 225 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | G | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 27 h 38 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 7.2″ | 7.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 239 ppi | 239 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 60 | Note 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP |
