Cubot Max 5
#1689
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
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Cubot Max 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Performance
94.992.1
Camera
38.194.5
Display
84.092.2
Battery
36.129.8
Build
0.278.7
Connectivity
84.587.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
56.076.3
Summary
- The Cubot Max 5 features a larger 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery has a 6.67-inch OLED display with HDR10+ support and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Cubot is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset, offering a higher clock speed compared to the Dimensity 1080 in the Xiaomi.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Cubot Max 5 having a 100 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie camera, while the Redmi Note 12 Discovery boasts a 200 MP main camera with OIS and a 16 MP selfie camera.
- The battery in the Cubot is larger at 5100 mAh but charges at 33W, whereas the Xiaomi has a smaller 4300 mAh battery with a much faster 210W charging capability.
- For software, the Cubot runs on Android 14, while the Xiaomi operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, and the Xiaomi also includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, which the Cubot lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Max 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
General
Release Date
2024, July 03
2022, October 27
Announced
2024, July 03
2022, October 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Display
Size
6.95"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~387 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC6
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
100 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (macro)
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, AF
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
5100 mAh
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
173.9 x 78.9 x 9.2 mm (6.85 x 3.11 x 0.36 in)
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
223 g
207.5 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Tech Black, Pearl White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass