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Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:10.95 inchesChipset:MediaTek Helio G99

Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB)
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 65% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–²Better than 73%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.6

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

8.1

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

9.5

Software

5%

4.1

Design

3%

4.6

Audio

â–²Better than 75%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.3

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 55%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £220
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Technical Specifications of tablet Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

7.6

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

8.1

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

9.5

Software

5%

4.1

Design

3%

4.6

Audio

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
6 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 6 nm process, which is smaller than 76.1% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
729 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 47.7% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G99
This tablet runs on MediaTek Helio G99, which is less advanced than 50.8% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
207 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 207 ppi, which is lower than 58.8% of tablets and equal to 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Panda Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Panda Glass, which is less durable than 57.8% of tablets and the same as 0.1% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 64 MP resolution, which is higher than 99.7% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
32 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 32 MP resolution, which is higher than 98.9% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
20,400 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 20,400 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 99.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 33 W, which is faster than 74.8% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
Battery life
?
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
IP68/IP69K
This tablet's IP rating is IP68/IP69K, which is more protected than 98.3% of tablets and the same as 1.7% of tablets.
Weight
1,055 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 1,055 g, which is heavier than 97.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 56 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (64 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    64 MP vs 8 MP
  • 27 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (32 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    32 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3.09x larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (20,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    20,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Helio G99 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Helio G99 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 57.1% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (6 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    6 nm vs 14 nm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 5 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G57 MC2 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G57 MC2 vs Mali-G51
  • 0.85 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    10.95 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 120 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 56 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (64 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    64 MP vs 8 MP
  • 27 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (32 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    32 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 3.09x larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (20,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    20,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 83.3% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (33 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    33 W vs 18 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 4.1% of tablets support reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.15x heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (1,055 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    1,055 g vs 490 g
  • 8.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (16.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    16.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 6.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 73.8 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (273.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    273.8 mm vs 200 mm
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 6.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (207 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    207 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 2.15x heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (1,055 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    1,055 g vs 490 g
  • 8.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (16.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    16.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 73.8 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (273.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    273.8 mm vs 200 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Eufracio López 502
≈ estimated
08/02/2025
Gaming test · two hours of play and frame rate checks
Verdict
Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G handles most heavy mobile games well, though frame rates dip and the tablet froze once.
9.0
GSMaholic
≈ estimated
30/12/2024
Unboxing and first look · hardware and camera samples
Verdict
Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G is a premium rugged tablet with strong performance and battery, suited to work, outdoor and everyday use.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional 20,400mAh battery providing up to 100 days of standby time.
  • Extreme durability with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and drop resistance.
  • Strong performance for its class using the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor.
  • High-resolution cameras for a rugged device, featuring a 64MP rear and 32MP front sensor.
  • Large 10.95-inch 2K FHD+ display offering good brightness and wide viewing angles.
  • Versatile accessories often included, such as a detachable metal stand/handle.

What customers don't like about Cubot Tab Kingkong 2 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Considerable weight (over 1kg) and bulky dimensions make it difficult for long periods of handheld use.
  • Charging speed of 33W can feel slow given the enormous battery capacity.
  • The screen's brightness bar can be inconsistent, with the lowest setting remaining relatively bright.
  • Lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack requires adapters or Bluetooth for wired audio.
  • Camera quality can decline significantly in low-light or indoor environments.

Verdict

The Cubot Tab KingKong 2 is a high-performance rugged tablet featuring a 10.95-inch 2K FHD+ IPS display and a military-grade build certified with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H standards for extreme durability against water, dust, and drops. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor paired with 8GB of physical RAM (expandable by an additional 8GB via software) and 256GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. Key strengths include a massive 20,400mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and reverse charging, a high-resolution 64MP rear camera, a 32MP front camera, and dual 4G SIM connectivity running on Android 14. However, its substantial battery contributes to a heavy weight of approximately 1055g, making it less portable than standard tablets, and it lacks a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.

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