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CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:100 MP & 5 MP

CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.7

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 85%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.7

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

6.1
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.9 points, which is higher than 53.8% of smartphones.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.1
Brand name
CUBOT
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G99
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor model which is slower than processors in 77.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
100 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 100 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 88.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
49 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 49 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
2.1 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.58 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 59.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
172 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 172 mm which is taller than 91.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
80.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 80.9 mm which is wider than 90% of smartphones.
Thickness
12.7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 12.7 mm which is thicker than 91.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
296 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 296 g which is heavier than 92.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
165,120 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 165,120 cm³ which is larger than 91.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (100 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    100 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/0.7 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/0.7 vs f/2.2
  • 53.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (49 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    49 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 18.8% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (9.5 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    9.5 vs 8
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (100 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    100 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/0.7 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/0.7 vs f/2.2
  • 53.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (49 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    49 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 18.8% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (9.5 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    9.5 vs 8
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 34% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (519 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    519 min vs 786 min
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 8.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.38 vs 8.000).
    7.38 vs 8
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.08 vs 7.3).
    7.08 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 60.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,223 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,223 vs 3,115
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 22.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (729 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    729 vs 942
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 20.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2006 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,006 vs 2,533
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    2.1 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 27.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (480 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    480 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (519 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    519 min vs 786 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 50.9% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (296 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    296 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (12.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    12.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (80.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    80.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 8.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (172 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    172 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 68.8% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (165120 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    165,120 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB)

  • Rugged and durable build with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and drop resistance
  • Unusually slim and lightweight design for a rugged smartphone category (12.7mm thickness)
  • High-quality 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Innovative rear secondary display useful for notifications, music control, and as a camera viewfinder
  • Decent performance for its price point using the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and up to 24GB (12GB+12GB extended) RAM
  • Capable 100MP main camera that captures sharp and well-lit photos in good conditions
  • Practical additional features including NFC support and a customizable physical side button

What we don't like about CUBOT KingKong AX (12GB + 256GB)

  • Battery capacity (5100mAh) is significantly smaller than other KingKong series models, which some users found disappointing
  • Mixed reports on battery life, with some users stating it fails to last a full day under heavy use
  • Lacks 5G connectivity, supporting only 4G networks
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Cameras can struggle with white balance and lack consistent software optimization
  • Glossy rear panel attracts fingerprints easily
  • Occasional software bugs and reports of poor quality control in some units

Verdict

The Cubot KingKong AX is a durable, slim-for-a-rugged-phone option running Android 14, powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-Core processor with 12GB of RAM (plus 12GB virtual expansion) and 256GB of expandable storage. Key features include a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz main display, a useful 1.32-inch secondary rear display for notifications and camera control, and IP68/IP69K water/dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H drop protection. It sports a high-resolution 100MP main camera and a 32MP front camera, plus a 5100mAh battery with 33W fast charging and NFC support. A main drawback is that it does not support 5G connectivity, its single speaker lacks bass, and the camera's video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps.

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