Cubot Note 21
#2074
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
#2285Category Breakdown
Cubot Note 21
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
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 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note 21 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the Poco M5 utilizes the more efficient Mediatek Helio G99, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Poco M5 includes an additional depth sensor, 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 Poco M5 featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Note 21 uses standard glass.
- Finally, the Note 21 runs on Android 13, while the Poco M5 operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Note 21
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
General
Release Date
2023, August 24
2022, September 05
Announced
2023, August 24
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 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 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), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 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
Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
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, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 13
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes