Cubot J8
#4530
ZTE Grand X Max+
#5082Category Breakdown
Cubot J8
ZTE Grand X Max+
Performance
49.347.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
53.856.5
Battery
25.425.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.139.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.829.4
Summary
- The Cubot J8 features a compact build with dimensions of 135 x 63 x 11 mm and weighs 144g, while the ZTE Grand X Max+ is larger at 162.1 x 83.1 x 7.9 mm and weighs 171.8g.
- The J8 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 442 x 960 pixels, whereas the Grand X Max+ offers a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 2GB of RAM, but the J8 uses a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, while the Grand X Max+ is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera; however, the J8 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the Grand X Max+'s 5 MP.
- The J8's battery capacity is 3100 mAh, slightly less than the Grand X Max+'s 3200 mAh, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Finally, the J8 runs on Android 10, providing a more modern software experience compared to the older Android 4.4.4 on the Grand X Max+.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot J8
ZTE Grand X Max+
General
Release Date
2020
2015
Announced
2020
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
442 x 960 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~192 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
442
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MPthird unspecified camera
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
3100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135 x 63 x 11 mm (5.31 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
162.1 x 83.1 x 7.9 mm (6.38 x 3.27 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
171.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Blue, Green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Yes
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass