Cubot Note 21
#2074
Xiaomi Poco M5
#2284Category Breakdown
Cubot Note 21
Xiaomi Poco M5
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
61.961.3
Summary
- The Cubot Note 21 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco M5 has a slightly larger 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Note 21 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the Poco M5 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Helio G99, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the latter.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Poco M5 includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The Note 21 has a larger 5200 mAh battery compared to the Poco M5's 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Note 21 being heavier and thicker, while the Poco M5 incorporates Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
- Finally, the Note 21 runs on Android 13, while the Poco M5 ships with Android 12 but is upgradable to Android 14, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Note 21
Xiaomi Poco M5
General
Release Date
2023, August 24
2022, September 05
Announced
2023, August 24
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Poco M5for India
Display
Size
6.56"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5200 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.8 x 75.9 x 10.6 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.42 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
214 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Green
Black, Green, Yellow
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes