Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
- Cubot Note 8

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusCubot Note 8
Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusCubot Note 8
Model aliasRedmi 5Plus-

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width75.45 mm
7.545 cm
0.248 ft
2.97 in
63 mm
6.3 cm
0.207 ft
2.48 in
Height158.5 mm
15.85 cm
0.52 ft
6.24 in
138 mm
13.8 cm
0.453 ft
5.433 in
Thickness8.05 mm
0.805 cm
0.026 ft
0.317 in
10.8 mm
1.08 cm
0.035 ft
0.425 in
Weight180 g
0.4 lbs
6.35 oz
143 g
0.32 lbs
5.04 oz
Volume96.27 cm³
5.85 in³
93.9 cm³
5.7 in³
ColorsGray
Gold
Blue
Rose-gold
Black
Black
Green
Body materialsMetal
Polycarbonate
Plastic

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIM / microSD
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Number of SIM cards22
Features-Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
CDMACDMA 800 MHz
CDMA 1900 MHz
-
W-CDMA-W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
TD-SCDMATD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
-
UMTSUМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
-
LTELТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 900 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 6
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 7

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)МΙUΙ V9 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9 (Аndrоid 7.1.2 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V10
Аndrоid 11

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCQuаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 625 (МSМ8953)МеdiаТеk МТ6739
Process technology14 nm28 nm
CPU8х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А534х 1.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53
CPU bits64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8-AARMv8-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB
CPU cores84
CPU frequency2000 MHz1500 MHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 506IMG PowerVR GE8100
GPU frequency650 MHz570 MHz
RAM capacity3 GB
4 GB
2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR3LPDDR4
RAM channelsSingle channelSingle channel
RAM frequency833 MHz800 MHz

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage32 GB
64 GB
16 GB
UFS 2.0UFS 2.1

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

TypesmicroSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyIPSIPS
Diagonal size5.99 in
152.15 mm
15.21 cm
5.5 in
139.7 mm
13.97 cm
Width2.68 in
68.04 mm
6.8 cm
2.63 in
66.8 mm
6.68 cm
Height5.36 in
136.08 mm
13.61 cm
4.83 in
122.69 mm
12.27 cm
Aspect ratio2:1
2:1 (18:9)
1.837:1
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels1176 x 2160 pixels
Pixel density269 ppi
105 ppcm
447 ppi
175 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area77.68 %94.58 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Display manufacturer - Tianma
Corning Gorilla Glass
2.5D curved glass screen
1000:1 contrast ratio
450 cd/m²
85% NTSC
2.5D curved glass screen

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1028 / Goodix-

Main rear camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor modelOmniVision OV12A10-
Sensor typePureCelCMOS
Sensor size5.11 x 3.84 mm
0.25 in
-
Pixel size1.277 µm
0.001277 mm
-
Crop factor6.77-
Aperturef/2.2-
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent3.81 mm
25.81 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
-
Flash typeDual LEDLED
Image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
12 MP
4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
Video resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
Self-timer
Scene mode
Sensor type - PureCel Plus1A flash

Depth-sensing camera

Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.

Image resolution-0.3 MP

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor modelOmniVision OV5675-
Sensor typePureCelCMOS
Sensor size2.98 x 2.21 mm
0.15 in
-
Pixel size1.151 µm
0.001151 mm
-
Crop factor11.66-
ISO-100 - 3200
Aperturef/2f/2.2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent2.64 mm
30.79 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
3.75 mm
Field of view-50 °
Auxiliary lightLED-
Image resolution2592 x 1944 pixels
5.04 MP
2560 x 1920 pixels
4.92 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps
Features-Face unlock

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioYesNo

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11аd
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11ас 5GНz

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version4.24.2
FeaturesA2DP
HID
A2DP
LE

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBUSB Type-C
Version2.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
VoIP
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
VoLTE

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AC3
AMR
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AMR
eAAC+
FLAC
M4A
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
AVI
H.263
H.264
MKV
MP4
VC-1
VP8
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
Flash Video
H.263
H.264
MKV
QuickTime
MP4
WebM
WMV
WMV9
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity4000 mAh3100 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-Ion
2G stand-by time408 h
24480 min
17 days
-
3G stand-by time408 h
24480 min
17 days
-
Charger output power5 V / 2 A5 V / 1.5 A
Quick charge technologyQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0-
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable
Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)1.463 W/kg-
Body SAR (EU)1.89 W/kg-
Head SAR (USA)1.56 W/kg-
Body SAR (USA)1.42 W/kg-
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