Cubot Note 40
#2625
Samsung Galaxy A05
#2992Category Breakdown
Cubot Note 40
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance
79.769.3
Camera
39.635.5
Display
73.042.1
Battery
36.733.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
51.456.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.444.6
Summary
- The Cubot Note 40 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch PLS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Note 40 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset with 6GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy A05's Mediatek Helio G85 and options of 3GB to 6GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Galaxy A05 supports 1080p video recording at 30/60fps, while the Note 40 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Note 40 has a larger 5200mAh battery with 10W charging, whereas the A05 has a 5000mAh battery with faster 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android 13, but the Galaxy A05 offers up to two major Android upgrades, while the Note 40 does not specify upgrade support.
- The Galaxy A05 is lighter at 195g and has a glass front, while the Note 40 is heavier at 222g and lacks premium materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Note 40
Samsung Galaxy A05
General
Release Date
2023, October 16
2023, September 25
Announced
2023, October 16
2023, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide)2 MP, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5200 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.8 x 75.8 x 10.1 mm (6.53 x 2.98 x 0.40 in)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
Weight
222 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Purple, Green, Blue
Black, Silver, Light Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity