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Cubot KingKong 8

Cubot KingKong 8

Brand: CUBOT
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.53" Inch
  • Camera: 48MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 12GB RAM
  • Processor: MT8788V
  • Battery: 10600mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, October 23
  • Storage: 256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13
  • Body: 382g, 20mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2023, October 23
Status Available. Released 2023, October 23

Body

Dimensions 169.9 x 80.2 x 20 mm (6.69 x 3.16 x 0.79 in)
Weight 382 g (13.47 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)
Drop resistant up to 1.5m
5000 lumens flashlight

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 6.53 inches, 102.4 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 13
Chipset Mediatek MT8788V/WA (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

Memory

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

Main Camera

Primary Camera 48 MP, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 2 MP (macro)
Third Camera 0.3 MP
Features LED flash
Video Yes

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP
Video Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Unspecified

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio Unspecified
USB USB Type-C, OTG

Features

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

Battery

Type 10600 mAh
Charging Wired
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Red, Green
Price About 170 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.2
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10

PROS

  1. Massive 10,600 mAh battery provides exceptional, multi-day usage on a single charge.
  2. IP68/IP69K rating ensures high resistance against water, dust, and pressure.
  3. Military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification makes it highly durable against drops and shocks.
  4. Extremely bright 5000-lumen dual LED flashlight is ideal for camping and emergencies.
  5. Generous 256GB internal storage allows for plenty of media and app storage.
  6. Adequate multitasking performance with 6GB RAM (expandable to 12GB).
  7. Versatile 48MP main camera captures decent, detailed photos in daylight.
  8. Includes a dedicated, customizable button on the side for quick actions.
  9. Supports NFC for contactless payments and data transfer.
  10. Runs on a clean, stock version of Android 13 without excessive bloatware

CONS

  1. The phone is very heavy (approx. 382g) and bulky, making it uncomfortable for long-term handheld use.
  2. Display resolution is limited to 720p (HD+) rather than the preferred 1080p (FHD).
  3. Limited 4G connectivity with no 5G support, making it less future-proof.
  4. Recharging the huge 10,600 mAh battery is slow due to 18W charging.
  5. The camera struggles significantly in low-light conditions, leading to noisy images.
  6. The processor is a budget-tier MT8788V, not suitable for high-end gaming.
  7. No 3.5mm headphone jack is present for wired audio.
  8. Large, thick bezels around the screen reduce the overall screen-to-body ratio.
  9. The rubber port covers for waterproofing are finicky and difficult to open.
  10. User reviews indicate potential for durability issues with the physical buttons over time.

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