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HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP

HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 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.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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 81% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% 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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 77% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

3.9

Display

15%

7.9

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.7

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 77%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

3.9

Display

15%

7.9

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.7

Audio

3%

5.2

Design

5.9
User score
User score
6.1/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
3.5/ 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 61% of models
Popularity:
HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 3.5 points, which is lower than 60.4% of smartphones.
3.5
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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
Brand name
HOTWAV
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
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% 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 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
64 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP which is higher than that of 75.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% 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.
1.4 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
6.6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% 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
267 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 267 ppi which is lower than that of 86.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% 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
10,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 10,800 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 96.7% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.6% 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
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Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes 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
176.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 176.8 mm which is taller than 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
84.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 84.2 mm which is wider than 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
16.8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 16.8 mm which is thicker than 94.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
388 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 388 g which is heavier than 96.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
236,544 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 236,544 cm³ which is larger than 94.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.16x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    10,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a rugged design
    This smartphone features a rugged design, the average smartphone does not. 7.5% of smartphones are built for durability.
  • 2.17x cheaper
    HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 2.17x cheaper
    HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 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
  • 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
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 2.16x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    10,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 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 (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
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 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
  • 30.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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
    HOTWAV Cyber 13
    the average smartphone
    HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.14 vs 8).
    6.14 vs 8
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.11 vs 7.3).
    7.11 vs 7.34
  • 56.9% less popular
    HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (3.47 vs 5.4).
    3.47 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
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 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
  • 66.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (315 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    315 vs 942
  • 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
  • 45.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,391 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,391 vs 2,533
  • 39.3% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,663 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,663 vs 4,389
  • 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
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 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
  • 32.4% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (267 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • 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
  • 520 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (480 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    480 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 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
  • 0.07 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.
    6.6 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 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
  • 97.8% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (388 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    388 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.5 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (16.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    16.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 8.2 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (84.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    84.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 13.2 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (176.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    176.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.42x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (236,544 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    236,544 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

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

9.0
GSMaholic
≈ estimated
11/11/2024
Hands-on review · performance, camera samples, battery and display
Verdict
HOTWAV Cyber 13 is an affordable rugged phone with a modest processor.
Overview video

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB)

  • Exceptional 10,800mAh battery life that can last several days
  • Highly durable, military-grade rugged design (IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H)
  • Reverse charging capability allows the phone to act as a power bank
  • Ultra-bright 150-lumen built-in flashlight for outdoor use
  • Affordable price point for a device with 256GB storage and expandable RAM

What customers don't like about HOTWAV Cyber 13 (16GB + 128GB)

  • Significant physical bulk and weight, making it heavy for daily carry
  • Inconsistent GPS and Wi-Fi signal stability reported by some users
  • Underwhelming camera performance with high noise levels and slow shutter speed
  • Lower-end Unisoc processor may experience thermal issues/heating during heavy tasks
  • Internal speaker quality is often described as tinny or poor

Verdict

The HOTWAV Cyber 13 is a rugged Android 14 smartphone built to endure harsh conditions, featuring an IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H rating for water, dust, and drop resistance. It is powered by a UNISOC T606 octa-core processor and offers up to 16GB of RAM (8GB physical plus 8GB virtual expansion) and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB or 2TB via microSD. Key pros include its massive 10,800mAh battery with OTG reverse charging, a bright 150-lumen flashlight, a 64MP main camera, and NFC support. Potential cons include its significant weight (around 388g), a lower-resolution 6.6-inch HD+ display (720 x 1612 pixels), lack of 5G connectivity, and reports of potential camera performance issues or software glitches from some users.

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