Category Breakdown
Cubot J8
Cubot Note 8
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
65.665.6
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.653.6
Summary
- The Cubot J8 and Cubot Note 8 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the J8 is powered by the Mediatek MT6580 chipset, while the Note 8 uses the slightly upgraded Mediatek MT6739WW, which may provide marginally better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Note 8 has a lower 5 MP selfie camera compared to the J8's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3100 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities in either model.
- The J8 runs on Android 10, whereas the Note 8 benefits from a more recent Android 11, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the J8 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Note 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot J8
Cubot Note 8
General
Release Date
2020
2022
Announced
2020
2022
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
442 x 960 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~192 ppi density)
442 x 960 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
442
442
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MPthird unspecified camera
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
3100 mAh, removable
3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
135 x 63 x 11 mm (5.31 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
138 x 65 x 10.8 mm (5.43 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
144 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Blue, Green
Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Yes
Yes
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11
OS Version
Android 10
Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

