Cubot X18 is a smartphone that will appeal to budget buyers who love watching movies on their devices. It packs a humongous HD+ display, impressive selfie camera and a quad-core processor.
Where to Buy Cubot X18
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Cubot X18 Key Specs & Features
- 5.7-inch IPS Display, 1440 x 720 pixels (282ppi)
- 1.5GHz Qud-core Mediatek MT6737T with 3GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 32GB Built-in Storage, up to 128GB card
- 16MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 4G LTE Data
- 3200 mAh Removable Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
One cannot really complain about the quality of design looking at the price. The slight curves of the Cubot X18 actually boost its appeal. You have a phone that will fit nicely into your hands in this one despite the large size. The bezels are not as outrageous as you might expect.
The focal point here is the display: a unit measuring 5.7 inches and having an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is just right for mobile content viewing. Screen resolution of 1,440 x 720 pixels may not be awesome, but it is also not the worst. It has 2.5D curved glass.
Camera and Storage
The snapper combo on the Cubot X18 is great for the price. On the rear, you will find a 16MP Sony sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. It offers LED flash and autofocus. There is also a robust 13MP front camera by Samsung. This comes with soft flashlight for quality selfies.
Onboard storage is 32GB. This should suffice for most users. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding storage up to 128 GB.
Performance and OS
The Cubot X18 somewhat reveals its budget status with a quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor on the inside. This runs at a maximum speed of 1.5 GHz and pairs with a Mali-720 MP2 GPU. But performance shouldn’t suffer a lot, especially when you consider the impressive 3GB RAM you get in the package. Cubot X18 provides near stock variant of Android 7.0 Nougat, meaning less bloatware to deal with.
Other Specs and Features
Interestingly, this phone features a fingerprint sensor that unlocks in just 0.1 second, according to its maker. Cubot X18 packs a 3,200mAh aluminium shell Li-Ion battery. It may please you to learn that this juicer is detachable.
The Cubot X18 offers support for speedy 4G LTE and has dual SIM slots. You also get Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct functionality for wireless connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
Cubot X18 is not yet available in Nigeria and Kenya. Price starts at $149.99 at Banggood. When available, you can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in your country. Cubot X18 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 55,000 Naira to 95,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
Cubot X18 Specs
Here are the specs of the Cubot X18 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.5GHz Quad-core Processor (Mediatek MT6737T)
- GPU: Mali-T720 MP2
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Dark Blue, Gold
- Dimension: 159.6 x 74 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch IPS Display, 1440 x 720 pixels (282 ppi), 18:9 aspect ratio, 1300:1 contrast ratio
- Screen Protection: Curved 2.5D Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging
- Front Camera: 13MP Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, micro-USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: No (download at store)
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 3200 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable)
- Standby Time: –
- Video Play: –
- Talktime: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
