Cubot X18 vs Huawei nova 3e: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Cubot X18 vs Huawei nova 3e. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Cubot X18Cubot X18Global · 3GB · 32GB
Huawei nova 3eHuawei nova 3eChina · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
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Basics
Cubot X18
Cubot X18
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Huawei nova 3e
Huawei nova 3e
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.0
6 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Cubot X18 vs Huawei nova 3e

Specs Cubot X18 prices Cubot X18
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Huawei nova 3e prices Huawei nova 3e
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
Inches 5.7" 5.84"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 71% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm 		71.2 mm
148.6 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 170 g 145 g
Micro MT6737
Quad-Core 		Kirin 659
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 40.000
v? 		75.400
v?
Battery 3200 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Cubot Huawei
Aliases -- P20 Lite

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Cubot X18
Huawei nova 3e
Cubot X18
Huawei nova 3e
Size
74.0 mm • 159.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm • 148.6 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 145 g
Usable surface 71 % 80 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.84"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.0
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
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Is it comfortable?
8.3
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6737T Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 ARM Mali-T830 MP2

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
40.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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75.400
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.3
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.3
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type
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Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.78"
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.2
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Quality of nighttime photos
4.2
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Quality of selfies
6.7
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.186 W/Kg on head
1.237 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
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Quality of the GPS
6.8
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And the WiFi?
8.2
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 33%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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Prices
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