Cubot X50 Unveiled Specs Pricing & Performance Insights

Design and Build

The Cubot X50 features a sleek and modern design, measuring 166.8 x 77.6 x 8.8 mm and weighing 213 grams. Its hybrid dual SIM capability allows users to switch between two numbers effortlessly, housed in a compact and durable design with dimensions made for easy handling and usage. Available in two classic color options, Black and Green, this device is designed to cater to a broad audience looking for both style and functionality.

Display

The device is equipped with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, supporting a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen's impressive ~83.0% screen-to-body ratio ensures an immersive viewing experience, perfect for watching videos, gaming, and browsing. With a pixel density of ~395 ppi, users can enjoy sharp and vibrant visuals with pleasing colors and adequate brightness levels.

Performance

At the heart of the Cubot X50 is the Mediatek MT6771V/CA Helio P60 chipset coupled with an Octa-core processor configuration of 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. This setup ensures that the device is well-suited for handling daily tasks, multitasking, and running moderately demanding applications. The Mali-G72 MP3 GPU complements the CPU’s capabilities, providing a smooth gaming and graphical performance experience.

Memory and Storage

The Cubot X50 comes with 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth and efficient multitasking and application management. Internal storage is set at 128GB, ample for most users’ needs in storing apps, photos, and documents. Additionally, storage can be expanded via microSDXC, utilizing a shared SIM slot, providing users with the flexibility to meet their storage needs as they evolve.

Cameras

The phone boasts a versatile quad-camera setup, with the primary lens being a 64 MP wide sensor. Accompanying it is a 16 MP ultrawide sensor with a 125-degree field of view, which is perfect for capturing expansive landscapes and group photos. The 5 MP macro lens adds to this array, delivering close-up shots with fine detail, while the 0.3 MP sensor provides depth information, aiding in portrait mode photography. The front camera features a single 32 MP, which is more than adequate for sharp selfies and video calls.

Battery Life

Fueling the Cubot X50 is a 4500 mAh non-removable battery, providing enough power to comfortably last through a day of heavy usage. Despite not being groundbreaking in capacity, combined with efficient hardware and software optimizations, users can expect reliable performance without frequent recharging.

Connectivity and Network

The Cubot X50 supports GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and LTE technologies, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of networks. Advanced connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 4.2, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BDS, as well as NFC for convenient contactless transactions. However, the USB port is a microUSB with OTG support, which may feel dated compared to modern USB-C alternatives.

Software and User Interface

The device runs Android 11, with a near-stock user interface, providing a clean and intuitive user experience. Android 11 brings with it a host of features like improved notifications, better privacy controls, and enhanced device controls, ensuring users can take full advantage of Android’s flexible and user-friendly ecosystem.

Sensors and Additional Features

The Cubot X50 is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. These additions introduce a level of sophistication and ease of use, covering most utility and entertainment needs of modern smartphone users.