Cubot S550 vs Cubot S500 vs Xiaomi Mi4 vs ZTE Blade L5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Cubot S550 vs Cubot S500 vs Xiaomi Mi4 vs ZTE Blade L5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Cubot S550Cubot S550Global · 2GB · 16GB
Cubot S500Cubot S500Global · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi4Xiaomi Mi4China · 2GB · 16GB · 3G
ZTE Blade L5ZTE Blade L5Global · 1GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Cubot S550
Cubot S550
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Cubot S500
Cubot S500
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi4
Xiaomi Mi4
China · 2GB · 16GB · 3G
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ZTE Blade L5
ZTE Blade L5
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
9.4
6 reviews
8.9
184 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the Cubot S550 vs Cubot S500 vs Xiaomi Mi4 vs ZTE Blade L5

Specs where to buy Cubot S550 Cubot S550
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Cubot S500 Cubot S500
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi4 Xiaomi Mi4
China · 2GB · 16GB · 3G 		stores to buy ZTE Blade L5 ZTE Blade L5
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 5.5" 5" 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD FHD LowRes
Usable surface 71% useful 69% useful 72% useful 67% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.5 mm
151.7 mm
7.0 mm 		69.4 mm
143.5 mm
7.0 mm 		68.5 mm
139.2 mm
8.9 mm 		72.0 mm
143.0 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 191 g 155 g 149 g 170 g
Micro MT6735
Quad-Core 		MT6735
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		MT6572
Dual-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 30.783
v6 		23.782
v? 		61.493
v6 		18.500
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 2700 mAh 3080 mAh 2150 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV8865
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV8865
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Cubot Cubot Xiaomi ZTE
Aliases -- -- -- --

Release Date
Release date December 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2016,
8 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Cubot S550
Cubot S500
Xiaomi Mi4
ZTE Blade L5
Cubot S550
Cubot S500
Xiaomi Mi4
ZTE Blade L5
Size
76.5 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.4 mm • 143.5 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 139.2 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 143.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 191 g 155 g 149 g 170 g
Usable surface 71 % 69 % 72 % 67 %
Materials Glass, Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass, Magnesium alloy Plastic, Stainless steel Plastic
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White
Black
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		LowRes
480 x 854 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 196 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 90% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.3
7.8
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.7
9.1
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Is it comfortable?
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8.5
8.9
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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9.0
8.3
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Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
184 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6735A MediaTek MT6735A Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8274AC MediaTek MT6572
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 2x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 330 ARM Mali-400 MP

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
30.783
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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23.782
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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61.493
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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18.500
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.0
8.0
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.7
9.2
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.2
8.5
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Number of reviews
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6 reviews
184 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV8865 Omnivision OV8865 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 Unknow
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.2" 1/3.06" --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 1.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.7
8.9
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Quality of nighttime photos
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8.0
7.3
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Quality of selfies
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8.5
8.3
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Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.7
8.1
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Number of reviews
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6 reviews
184 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
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3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.313 W/Kg on head
0.506 W/Kg on body 		0.378 W/Kg on head
0.491 W/Kg on body 		0.706 W/Kg on head
0.848 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 0.473 W/Kg on head
0.742 W/Kg on body 		0.513 W/Kg on head
0.673 W/Kg on body 		0.920 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • HotKnot
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.5
8.5
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Quality of the GPS
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9.3
7.9
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And the WiFi?
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9.7
8.7
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Number of reviews
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6 reviews
184 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2700 mAh
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3080 mAh
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2150 mAh
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Type Lithium Lithium Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
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6 reviews
184 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
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6 reviews
184 reviews
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