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Cubot A1

Cubot A1

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vivo iQOO U5x

vivo iQOO U5x

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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