Cubot Note 9
#3833
Energizer Power Max P490S
#6572Category Breakdown
Cubot Note 9
Energizer Power Max P490S
Performance
61.449.8
Camera
39.627.9
Display
50.016.9
Battery
37.328.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.141.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.123.1
Summary
- The Cubot Note 9 features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Energizer Power Max P490S's smaller 4.95-inch TFT screen, offering better overall screen real estate.
- In terms of performance, the Note 9 is powered by a more capable Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the P490S utilizes a Mediatek MT6739WA with 2GB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking and processing capabilities for the Note 9.
- The camera setup on the Note 9 includes a 16 MP rear camera, significantly outperforming the P490S's 8 MP rear camera, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is another advantage for the Note 9, boasting a 5900 mAh battery compared to the P490S's 4000 mAh, which should translate to longer usage times.
- Both devices run Android, but the Note 9 operates on the more recent Android 11, while the P490S is limited to Android 8.1, affecting software experience and updates.
- Overall, the Cubot Note 9 offers better build quality, display, performance, camera, battery life, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Note 9
Energizer Power Max P490S
General
Release Date
2022
2018
Announced
2022
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
4.95"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
Unspecified
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
0
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WA (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, (wide), AFother unspecified cameras
8 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5900 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 77 x 11 mm (6.02 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
139 x 65.8 x 12 mm (5.47 x 2.59 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity