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CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.56 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.0

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

5.9

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 87%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.0

Camera

15%

5.3

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

5.9

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

5.6
User score
User score
6.6/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

6.6
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 3.9 points, which is lower than 59.2% of smartphones.
3.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
CUBOT
Processor model
Unisoc T606
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T606 processor model which is slower than processors in 84.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.3% 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
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.6 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 95.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% 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
50 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 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
6.56 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.56 inches which is smaller than the screens of 72.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 64.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% 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
165.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.8 mm which is taller than 73.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
75.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.9 mm which is narrower than 50.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
10.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 10.6 mm which is thicker than 90.1% of smartphones.
Weight
214 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 214 g which is heavier than 77% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
123,750 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 123,750 cm³ which is larger than 88.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 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
  • 52.2% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,196 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,196 min vs 786 min
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 2.74x cheaper
    CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 2.74x cheaper
    CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 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
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 52.2% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1,196 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,196 min vs 786 min
  • 4% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 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.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 20.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    CUBOT Note 21
    the average smartphone
    CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.63 vs 8).
    6.63 vs 8
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.96 vs 7.3).
    6.96 vs 7.34
  • 39.4% less popular
    CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.9 vs 5.4).
    3.9 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    This smartphone supports fewer memory channels than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone supports 2 channels.
    1 vs 2
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • 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
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.11 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.
    6.56 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 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
  • 2.3 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (10.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    10.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 9.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (214 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    214 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.2 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 26.5% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (123,750 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    123,750 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Ministry of Reviews by Schaz
≈ estimated
12/11/2023
Unboxing and review · gaming, video, call and battery tests
Verdict
CUBOT Note 21 is one of the best budget smartphones this year, with strong battery life and performance.
9.0
HansTechTalk
≈ estimated
13/09/2023
Hands-on review · daily use, gaming, display and battery
Verdict
CUBOT Note 21 punches above its class and is an easy phone to recommend.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

root-nation.com
27/09/2023
Hands-on test · Budget smartphone
Verdict
The Cubot Note 21 suits budget buyers wanting a bright 90 Hz screen and two-day battery, but there is no NFC or fingerprint scanner.
smartzone.de
07/10/2023
Full review · Budget 90 Hz phone
Verdict
The Cubot Note 21 suits budget buyers wanting a smooth 90 Hz screen and a solid build, but a dim screen, unreliable face unlock and few updates hold it back.
de.root-nation.com
27/09/2023
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Cubot Note 21 is a very cheap phone whose 5200 mAh battery lasts two days, but its weak selfie camera and missing fingerprint sensor hold it back.
es.root-nation.com
27/09/2023
Hands-on test · Budget smartphone
Verdict
The Cubot Note 21 suits budget buyers wanting a bright 90 Hz screen and two-day battery, but there is no NFC or fingerprint scanner.
P
profesionalreview.com
06/09/2023
Summary of the review
Cubot Note 21: el nuevo smartphone de la marca
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life with a 5200 mAh capacity that can last 2-3 days under normal use.
  • Smooth display performance featuring a 90Hz refresh rate unusual for its price point.
  • Great value for money, often cited as a top-performing budget smartphone.
  • Decent main camera quality (50MP) for basic photography in well-lit conditions.
  • Clean user experience with Android 13 and no pre-installed bloatware.
  • Generous memory options with 6GB physical RAM (expandable via virtual RAM) and 128GB storage.

What customers don't like about CUBOT Note 21 (12GB + 128GB)

  • Lacks a fingerprint scanner, relying solely on PIN or 2D face unlock.
  • No NFC support, meaning it cannot be used for contactless mobile payments.
  • Slow 10W charging speed for a large 5200 mAh battery.
  • Performance limitations with occasional lags and poor handling of demanding 3D games.
  • Missing 3.5mm headphone jack, which is still common in other budget models.
  • Mediocre secondary cameras, specifically poor detail in the selfie and macro lenses.
  • Outdated design elements like large screen bezels and a teardrop notch.

Verdict

The Cubot Note 21 is an affordable smartphone running Android 13, featuring a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 processor with 12GB of RAM (6GB plus 6GB virtual RAM) and 128GB of internal storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD. Key features include a respectable 50MP main rear camera, a large 5200mAh battery that offers up to two days of moderate use, and a dual-SIM card slot for network flexibility. The primary drawbacks are the absence of a fingerprint scanner and NFC for mobile payments, basic monaural speaker sound, a plastic build, and potentially low video quality or occasional UI localization issues.

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