Category Breakdown
Cubot A1
vivo iQOO U5x
Performance
71.284.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
36.133.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
50.056.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.046.7
Summary
- The Cubot A1 features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.51-inch screen of the vivo iQOO U5x, both with similar resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the A1 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the U5x utilizes the more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which may offer better overall performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the U5x includes an additional 2 MP macro lens and supports 1080p video recording, whereas the A1 lacks OIS and advanced video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A1 at 5100 mAh compared to the U5x's 5000 mAh, but both support 10W charging.
- The A1 runs on Android 13, providing a more recent software experience than the U5x's Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean, while the U5x includes a headphone jack, which the A1 does not.
- Build quality differs with the A1 being heavier and thicker, while the U5x has a glass front and a lighter design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot A1
vivo iQOO U5x
General
Release Date
2024
2022, March 28
Announced
2024
2022, March 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 75.5 x 10.4 mm (6.52 x 2.97 x 0.41 in)
164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
205 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Dark Blue, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✗
✗
USB
OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

