Category Breakdown
Cubot J9
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
49.362.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.528.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.048.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.535.6
Summary
- The Cubot J9 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53 has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J9 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Blade A53 utilizes a more advanced Unisoc SC9863A1 with an octa-core configuration, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The J9's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the Blade A53's 8 MP, but the latter supports 1080p video recording, which the J9 does not.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the J9 at 4200 mAh, while the Blade A53 has a 4000 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the J9 on Android 10 and the Blade A53 on Android 12 (Go edition), indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot J9
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2020
2023
Announced
2020
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP0.3 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh, removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 74.6 x 9.4 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.37 in)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
185 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Green
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB
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 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

