Cubot A40
#2868
vivo Xplay5
#2675Category Breakdown
Cubot A40
vivo Xplay5
Performance
76.878.2
Camera
80.475.1
Display
81.184.5
Battery
89.166.8
Build
54.783.7
Overall
76.477.6
Summary
- The Cubot A40 features a larger 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Xplay5 has a smaller 5.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A40 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, offering decent capabilities for everyday tasks, whereas the Xplay5 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, which is more powerful but older.
- The camera setup on the A40 includes a 48 MP rear camera compared to the Xplay5's 16 MP, providing superior image quality, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The A40 has a larger 5100 mAh battery, ensuring longer usage, while the Xplay5's 3600 mAh battery is smaller.
- Software-wise, the A40 runs on Android 15, providing a more modern experience compared to the Xplay5's Android 5.1, which is significantly outdated.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot A40
vivo Xplay5
General
Release Date
2025
2016
Announced
2025
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.88"
5.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~541 ppi density)
PPI
720
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Mohs level 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Adreno 510
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (ultrawide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP
8 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
5100 mAh
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
172.3 x 78.1 x 8.8 mm (6.78 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
153.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
167.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple, Titan Grey
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
OS Version
Android 15
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes