Cubot KingKong 8
#2964
Ulefone RugKing
#2867Category Breakdown
Cubot KingKong 8
Ulefone RugKing
Performance
78.877.1
Camera
79.782.4
Display
63.159.8
Battery
98.495.8
Build
58.567.0
Overall
75.776.4
Summary
- The Cubot KingKong 8 features a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Ulefone RugKing has a smaller 5.99-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, both with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the KingKong 8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8788V/WA chipset, whereas the RugKing utilizes a Unisoc T7255, with the former offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- The KingKong 8's rear camera is 48 MP compared to the RugKing's 50 MP, but the latter supports 1080p video recording, while the former does not specify video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the KingKong 8 at 10,600 mAh, compared to 9,600 mAh in the RugKing, but the RugKing supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the KingKong 8 using Android 13 and the RugKing on Android 15, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot KingKong 8
Ulefone RugKing
General
Release Date
2023, October 23
2025
Announced
2023, October 23
2025
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 60Hz, 910 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8788V/WA (12 nm)
Unisoc T7255 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
Mali-G57
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)0.3 MP
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10600 mAh
9600 mAh
Battery Details
10600 mAh
9600 mAh
Charging Details
WiredReverse wired
18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
169.9 x 80.2 x 20 mm (6.69 x 3.16 x 0.79 in)
173.4 x 83.4 x 18.3 mm (6.83 x 3.28 x 0.72 in)
Weight
382 g
397 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, accessory connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 15
OS Version
Android 13
Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes (126dB)
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes