Cubot KingKong 9
#1080
Xiaomi Pad Mini
#1866Category Breakdown
Cubot KingKong 9
Xiaomi Pad Mini
Performance
89.691.5
Camera
95.974.4
Display
88.192.1
Battery
99.077.3
Build
70.979.9
Overall
88.783.0
Summary
- The Cubot KingKong 9 features a robust build with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display at 120Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, while the Xiaomi Pad Mini offers a larger 8.8-inch IPS LCD with a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, HDR10 support, and a resolution of 1880 x 3008 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KingKong 9 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the Pad Mini utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ chipset.
- The KingKong 9 has a versatile camera setup with a 100 MP main sensor, while the Pad Mini's 13 MP camera supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the KingKong 9 at 10,600 mAh compared to the Pad Mini's 7,500 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 67W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the KingKong 9 on Android 13 and the Pad Mini on Android 15 with HyperOS 2, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot KingKong 9
Xiaomi Pad Mini
General
Release Date
2023
2025, September 24
Announced
2023
2025, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
8.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 700 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1880 x 3008 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1880
Refresh Rate
120Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Immortalis-G925
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.12μm, PDAF
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP
8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4" 1.12μm
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10600 mAh
7500 mAh
Battery Details
10600 mAh
7500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+18W reverse wiredBypass charging
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
172 x 81.6 x 17.7 mm (6.77 x 3.21 x 0.70 in)
205.1 x 132 x 6.5 mm (8.07 x 5.20 x 0.26 in)
Weight
390 g
326 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray, Purple
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/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
1x USB Type-C 3.2, 1x USB Type-C 2.0, Display Port 1.4, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 15, HyperOS 2
OS Version
Android 13
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
Unspecified
No