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Cubot C21

Cubot C21

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Dell Mini 3iX

Dell Mini 3iX

#7798

Category Breakdown

Cubot C21
Dell Mini 3iX
Performance
32.036.1
Camera
2.539.6
Display
28.433.5
Battery
3.310.3
Build
76.10.2
Connectivity
7.520.1
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
20.917.3

Summary

  • The Cubot C21 features a compact build with a zinc alloy frame, measuring 46.5 x 46.5 x 13 mm, while the Dell Mini 3iX has a larger form factor at 120 x 59.9 x 11.7 mm and weighs 108g.
  • The C21's display is a 1.32" TFT LCD with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, offering a pixel density of 386 ppi, whereas the Mini 3iX has a 3.5" TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels and a lower pixel density of 210 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the C21 has 128GB of RAM compared to the Mini 3iX's 256GB, and the latter also includes a 3.15 MP rear camera, while the C21 lacks a camera entirely.
  • Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the C21 at 300 mAh and the Mini 3iX at 1000 mAh.
  • The Cubot runs on a proprietary OS, while the Dell operates on Android 1.5, reflecting a significant difference in software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Cubot C21
Dell Mini 3iX

General

Release Date

2023
2009

Announced

2023
2009

Description

N/A
N/A

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

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), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

Dimensions

46.5 x 46.5 x 13 mm (1.83 x 1.83 x 0.51 in)
120 x 59.9 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)

Weight

N/A
108 g

Materials

Zinc alloy frame
N/A

Colors

Black, Silver
Oiled Bronze and Ocean Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Mini-SIM

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

No
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

No
miniUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Proprietary OS
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure
Accelerometer, proximity