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Hotwav Cyber 15 12 GB / 256 GB / Global

5.7 NeoScore #2083 of 6247

12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched May 2024 · Energy class B

Overview

NeoScore

5.7

#2083 of 6247

Design & display
5.5
Performance & hardware
5.6
Camera
5.0
Connectivity
5.9
Battery & charging
6.3

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyB
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

  • Its 200 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and its 1/1.4″ sensor is larger than most phones of its time.
  • Its 12 GB of RAM is more than most phones of its time offer.
  • Its 6280 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 290 g and 12.8 mm thick, it is heavy and bulky.
  • The screen covers only 67% of the front.
  • The camera has no optical image stabilization or optical zoom.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,408 px120 Hz
Design
290 g82.3 mm174.6 mm12.8 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G99Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
415,300Better than 45% of phones
Battery
6,280 mAh33 W
Cameras
200 Mpx · f/1.820 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.45
Network
4G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

Hotwav Cyber 15 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet

The Hotwav Cyber 15 is aimed at buyers looking for a rugged phone. Its 290 g weight and 12.8 mm thickness are clear trade-offs, and the screen covers only 67% of the front. The TPU body comes with IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810G protection. This is not a light or slim phone.

Its 6.6″ IPS LCD display has a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080 × 2408 px resolution, with Gorilla Glass. The main camera’s 200 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and its 1/1.4″ sensor is larger than those in most phones launched around the same time. A 20 MP night-vision camera is also included. The main camera lacks optical image stabilization and optical zoom.

This configuration pairs 12 GB RAM, more than most phones of its time, with expandable 256 GB storage and a MediaTek Helio G99. The 6280 mAh battery has more capacity than most; 33 W charging is typical, and wireless charging is absent. Android 13 includes Google Services, though direct operating-system updates are not offered.

Overall, the Cyber 15 is typical among phones launched around the same time and earns a NeoScore of 5.6. It suits buyers who prioritize a rugged build, a standout camera resolution and a high-capacity battery, and can accept the added weight and bulk.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.65 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / Global

Design & display

5.5

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 396 ppi
8.4
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Secondary Display
1.0
Weight 290 g
2.0
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810G
10.0
Usable Surface 67 %
2.6
Body Thickness 12.8 mm
2.7

Performance & hardware

5.6

AnTuTu Score 415,300
2.1
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

5.0

Sensor Size 1/1.4″
7.9
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 200 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

5.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

6.3

Battery Capacity 6,280 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 33 W
5.8
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
0.0

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Design & display
5.49
Performance & hardware
5.63
Camera
5.02
Connectivity
5.93
Battery & charging
6.28
NeoScore rank
#2083 / 6247

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
B
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G99
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
415,300
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
729
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,979
CPU Description
2x Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz plus 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
12.8 mm
Body Width
82.3 mm
Body Height
174.6 mm
Weight
290 g
Usable Surface
67 %
Body Materials
TPU
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810G
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
Yes
Drop Test Count
270

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
B
Battery Capacity
6,280 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Charge cycles
1,100

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,408 px
Display Pixel Density
396 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Secondary Display
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71
Cellular Technologies
LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
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
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
650 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP

Product codes

EAN
6221300275781

Cyber 15

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

200 MP main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KHP3SP
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.4″
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KHP3SP
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.4″
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

20 MP night-vision camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV24A1B
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV24A1B
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.9 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
3

32 MP front camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX616
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX616
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Aperture
f/2.45
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
Global

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