Category Breakdown
Cubot KingKong Star 2
Cubot Max 5
Performance
84.384.3
Camera
46.849.8
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.055.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
68.768.3
Summary
- The Cubot KingKong Star 2 features a robust build with a weight of 305g and dimensions of 177.7 x 81.8 x 13.5 mm, while the Cubot Max 5 is lighter at 223g and slimmer at 173.9 x 78.9 x 9.2 mm.
- Both devices have a 144Hz IPS LCD display, but the KingKong Star 2 has a slightly smaller 6.72" screen compared to the 6.95" display of the Max 5.
- Performance-wise, both are equipped with the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset and offer identical RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera systems are also similar, with both featuring a 100 MP rear camera and a 32 MP selfie camera; however, the Max 5 supports 4K video recording, while the KingKong Star 2 does not specify video capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 5100 mAh battery with 33W charging, and they run on Android 14, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot KingKong Star 2
Cubot Max 5
General
Release Date
2024, September 30
2024, July 03
Announced
2024, September 30
2024, July 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.95"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC6
Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
100 MP
100 MP
Main Camera Details
100 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (macro), AF
100 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP
32 MP, AF
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
5100 mAh
5100 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
177.7 x 81.8 x 13.5 mm (7.00 x 3.22 x 0.53 in)
173.9 x 78.9 x 9.2 mm (6.85 x 3.11 x 0.36 in)
Weight
305 g
223 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Tech Black, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 14
OS Version
Android 14
Android 14
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
Audio Jack
No
No

