Side-by-side technical data
itel S23 vs Cubot Note 21
Comparison between itel S23 and Cubot Note 21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from itel and Cubot.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
itel S23, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 214 g
Cubot Note 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 251,600
- against 132,000
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 132,000 | 251,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 214 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 82.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S23 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | S665L, S665LN | — |
