Our editor visited the IFA 2024 exhibition and captured a lot of interesting content. In this article, I’ll cover the latest rugged releases from Cubot that she caught. Since there are many new models and limited time, I’ll give a brief and concise overview of each interesting one.
Video report about Cubot at IFA 2024
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What’s interesting is that although Cubot is known for making rugged devices, they brought a lot of more user-friendly models to the exhibition. The Cubot X90 is a well-balanced model featuring a MediaTek G99 chipset, 16 GB of RAM, and a 5100 mAh battery. The Cubot Max 5 is a large model with a nearly 7-inch display, powered by the Dimensity 8200, and boasts a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is quite rare for non-gaming smartphones.
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The budget-friendly Cubot A30 is equipped with a Unisoc Tiger T616 processor, 6 GB of RAM plus 10 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of internal storage. It features a dedicated slot for two SIM cards and an SD card. The display is quite large at 6.7 inches with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It runs Android 14 and has a 5100 mAh battery. The video shows the pink version, but there is also a black one available.
The P80 is a similar model but features a 6.6-inch screen and is powered by the MediaTek MT8788. Additionally, there’s the Cubot A20. It’s noteworthy for two reasons: its rear display and its low price. While the specifications are not yet known, the manufacturer has already highlighted the affordable price.
Cubot’s rugged smartphones and tablets are known for three main features: first, robust protection with IP68 or IP69 ratings and MIL-STD-810 certification; second, affordability and large batteries; and third, when the price is slightly higher, additional specialized camera modules.
For example, the KingKong X features a 6.6-inch screen, up to 512 GB of storage, up to 32 GB of expandable RAM, a Dimensity 7050 chipset, a 100-megapixel camera, and a 10,000 mAh battery. The KingKong 9 also has a 6.6-inch display and a power bank-sized battery, but it includes an additional camera module with a night vision sensor. The KingKong X Pro offers a larger 6.8-inch screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor, and 5G support.
Not all Cubot tablets are rugged. For instance, the Tab 50 and Tab 60 are budget models designed for media consumption. The Tab 60 features a basic Allwinner A523 SoC, an HD+ display, and supports Wi-Fi 5. The Tab 50 is a more expensive option with a G99 chipset and an IPS Full HD+ display. On the other hand, the Tab KingKong is rugged, equipped with an MT8788 processor, a 10,000 mAh battery, and 8 GB of RAM with the option to double it with virtual RAM.
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And a bit about the watches. Specifically, the Cubot C28 features a 2-inch display, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 400 mAh lithium-polymer battery. What particularly caught my interest is that it lists the models of its sensors. For example, it has a VC30F heart rate monitor and a DA267 pedometer. Plus, it looks quite attractive.
That’s all for now. Don’t forget to share in the comments which model interested you the most. Personally, I’m drawn to the Cubot A20 because, in my time, I was impressed by the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, and this seems like a similar option but in the budget sector.
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