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Cubot KingKong 9

Cubot KingKong 9

Brand: CUBOT
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.58" Inch
  • Camera: 100MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 12GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G99
  • Battery: 10600mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023
  • Storage: 256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13
  • Body: 390g, 17.7mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2023
Status Available. Released 2023

Body

Dimensions 172 x 81.6 x 17.7 mm (6.77 x 3.21 x 0.70 in)
Weight 390 g (13.76 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size 6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection Mohs level 7
Secondary screen on the back

Platform

OS Android 13
Chipset Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 100 MP, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 24 MP, (night vision camera), 2 IR emitters
Third Camera 5 MP (macro)
Features LED flash
Video Yes

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP
Video Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Unspecified

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio Unspecified
USB USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 10600 mAh
Charging 33W wired

Misc

Colors Black
Price About 230 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Energy Class C
Battery 90:55h endurance, 1600 cycles
Free fall Class A (270 falls)
Repairability Class C

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.4
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 9 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10

PROS

  1. Massive 10600mAh battery provides several days of battery life on a single charge.
  2. IP68/IP69K rating ensures superior protection against water, dust, and high-pressure, high-temperature jets.
  3. 100MP main rear camera captures high-resolution, detailed photos.
  4. Dedicated 24MP night vision camera allows for photo/video capture in total darkness.
  5. Small secondary display on the back shows time, notifications, and acts as a selfie mirror.
  6. 12GB RAM combined with 256GB storage ensures smooth, lag-free performance for daily tasks and moderate gaming.
  7. 120Hz refresh rate display offers smooth scrolling and browsing.
  8. MediaTek Helio G99 processor provides reliable, efficient performance.
  9. Military-grade durable design with reinforced corners can survive drops and harsh conditions.
  10. Features a customizable side button for quick access to preferred functions.

CONS

  1. Extremely heavy and bulky (roughly 390g), making it uncomfortable to hold for long periods.
  2. 33W fast charging is relatively slow for a massive 10600mAh battery, taking a long time to fully charge.
  3. Camera performance in low light (outside of night vision) is only average.
  4. Rear camera lacks optical image stabilization (OIS) for steady videos.
  5. Average video recording quality, capped at 1080p, and poor audio capture from the microphone.
  6. NFC for contactless payments can be unreliable or difficult to configure on some units.
  7. Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  8. Very limited or unreliable warranty service, especially for users outside of China.
  9. The custom UI is basic, with limited long-term software or security update support.
  10. The 480 nits screen brightness is relatively low, making it hard to see in direct sunlight.

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