Cubot C21
#11224
Dell Mini 3i
#6518Category Breakdown
Cubot C21
Dell Mini 3i
Performance
58.861.0
Camera
0.041.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
43.054.1
Summary
- The Cubot C21 features a compact build with a zinc alloy frame and a 1.32-inch TFT LCD display, offering a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels at 386 ppi, while the Dell Mini 3i has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels at 210 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Cubot C21 has 128MB of RAM compared to the Mini 3i's 256MB, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Mini 3i is significantly better with a 3.15 MP rear camera, while the Cubot C21 lacks a camera entirely.
- Battery capacity also differs, with the Mini 3i housing a 1000mAh battery versus the 300mAh in the Cubot C21, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run proprietary operating systems, with the Cubot C21 using a proprietary OS and the Mini 3i utilizing OPhone OS, affecting the software experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot C21
Dell Mini 3i
General
Release Date
2023
2009
Announced
2023
2009
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
1.32"
3.5"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 360 pixels (~386 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
300 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
300 mAh
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
46.5 x 46.5 x 13 mm (1.83 x 1.83 x 0.51 in)
122 x 58.4 x 11.7 mm (4.80 x 2.30 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
102 g
Materials
Zinc alloy frame
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Passion Red, Oiled Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM
Network Speed
No
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Proprietary OS
OPhone OS
OS Version
Proprietary OS
OPhone OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No