Cubot KingKong Power 5 Review

Overview

Whether you're hiking rugged trails, camping off-grid, or braving extreme weather, a standard phone simply won't cut it. That's where a durable, affordable, rugged smartphone comes in - designed to withstand drops, dust, water, and harsh conditions while keeping you connected when it matters most. The Cubot KingKong Power 5 is such an adventure-ready smartphone, combining excellent battery stamina, reliable connectivity, and built-in outdoor tools. It delivers toughness, functionality, and peace of mind, ensuring you stay connected, no matter where your adventures take you. Below is our in-depth Cubot KingKong Power 5 review that covers all aspects of the device. As usual, we set off with a specifications overview and check what's in the box.

Specifications

Cubot KingKong Power 5 has a big IPS with a 6.88-inch diagonal size and a Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. At the same time, the screen boasts an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 px and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The peak brightness is specified as 1000 cd/m². The smartphone is equipped with a 64MP OmniVision OV64B40 main shooter with an f/1.8 aperture, which is adjoined by a 2MP macro lens on the rear shell. A 16MP Samsung S5K3P3 sensor is used by the front camera paired with an f/2.25 lens. A 5W speaker with 136 dB loudness is mounted on the rear shell, ensuring undisturbed sound even when it rains. A 15300 mAh battery powers the device, providing 121 hours of talk time and 1824 hours of standby time. It supports 33W fast charging. A MediaTek Helio G100 (MT6789H) chipset ticks under the rugged hood of the model, housing a 2.2 octa-core CPU and a 1GHz dual-core Mali-G57 GPU. There are 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM clocked at 2133 MHz and virtually expandable with up to 10 GB. There are also 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage on board that can be expanded via a microSD card. The device has a hybrid, dual-SIM tray supporting dual 4G connectivity. Both SIM cards work with the following network bands: 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19), 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28AB, B66), and 4G TDD-LTE (B34, B38, B39, B40, B41)). The Cubot KingKong Power 5 runs on Android 15 and supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Cast Display. It also has a USB Type-C port, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a dual-LED torch with a dedicated physical button, a customizable button, and a bright camping light. The device works with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. It has an IP68 and IP69K rating as well as MIL-STD-810H certification for being resistant to water, dust, dirt, drops, extreme temperatures, and many other environmental challenges.

Complete Cubot KingKong Power 5 specifications.

What's in the box

Cubot KingKong Power 5 is placed inside a flat rectangular box in dark turquoise color with a photo of the model, the brand, and the model name on the lid. The accessories accompanying the device inside the box include the following:

• 12V/2.75A (33W) charger (EU plug)
• USB Type-C cable
• Pre-applied screen protector
• Carabiner
• SIM tray needle
• Paperwork