Category Breakdown
Cubot KingKong 5
Lenovo K8
Performance
64.668.7
Camera
39.627.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.728.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.045.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.633.4
Summary
- The Cubot KingKong 5 features a larger 6.01-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, compared to the Lenovo K8's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KingKong 5 is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, while the K8 uses the older Helio P20, providing better efficiency and performance for the Cubot.
- The camera system on the KingKong 5 includes a 48 MP main sensor, significantly outperforming the K8's 13 MP camera, although both devices have an 8 MP front camera.
- The KingKong 5 also has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the K8's 4000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on different versions of Android, with the KingKong 5 on Android 11 and the K8 on Android 7.1.1, affecting the software experience and available features.
- The KingKong 5 is heavier and bulkier, while the K8 is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot KingKong 5
Lenovo K8
General
Release Date
2022
2017
Announced
2022
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.01"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~286 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, (wide), AF5 MP, (macro), AF0.3 MP
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.3 x 78.6 x 15 mm (6.31 x 3.09 x 0.59 in)
147.9 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.82 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

