Cubot KingKong 9
#1457
Huawei MatePad 12 X
#1512Category Breakdown
Cubot KingKong 9
Huawei MatePad 12 X
Performance
67.067.0
Camera
46.846.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
68.067.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
64.364.0
Summary
- The Cubot KingKong 9 features a robust build with a weight of 390g and dimensions of 172 x 81.6 x 17.7 mm, while the Huawei MatePad 12 X is lighter at 555g and slimmer at 270 x 183 x 5.9 mm, offering a more portable design.
- The KingKong 9 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the MatePad boasts a larger 12-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the KingKong 9 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, while the MatePad utilizes the Kirin T90A, both with 256GB storage options but differing RAM configurations.
- The KingKong 9's camera system includes a 100 MP main sensor and a 32 MP selfie camera, compared to the MatePad's 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, with the latter supporting 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the KingKong 9 at 10,600 mAh with 33W charging, while the MatePad has a 10,100 mAh battery with faster 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the KingKong 9 runs on Android 13, while the MatePad operates on HarmonyOS 4.2, and the MatePad includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot KingKong 9
Huawei MatePad 12 X
General
Release Date
2023
2024, September 19
Announced
2023
2024, September 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
12"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
2800 x 1840 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~279 ppi density)
PPI
1080
2800
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Kirin T90A
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
N/A
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
100 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
100 MP, (wide), PDAF24 MP, (night vision camera), 2 IR emitters5 MP, (macro)
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10600 mAh
10100 mAh
Battery Details
10600 mAh
Li-Po 10100 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
66W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
172 x 81.6 x 17.7 mm (6.77 x 3.21 x 0.70 in)
270 x 183 x 5.9 mm (10.63 x 7.20 x 0.23 in)
Weight
390 g
555 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Greenery
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
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
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 13
HarmonyOS 4.2
OS Version
Android 13
HarmonyOS 4.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Audio Jack
Unspecified
No