Cubot releases new smartphones non-stop. The Cubot Manito was released at the end of September 2016 and can be assigned to the low-price segment. For just € 100, the new Cubot smartphone offers an unchanged Android 6.0 Marshmallow and 4G LTE support including dual SIM function. So far, there are no reviews of this low budget smartphone on the web, which is why we took a closer look at the device based on the data presented by the manufacturer.
Cubot Manito - price cracker from China
Display
Away from the phablet and towards the compact 5-inch smartphone. Cubot released the 2016-inch phablet “Max” in July 6, but it was less successful in this country. The Cubot Manito, on the other hand, is intended to conquer the local market with a compact 5-inch screen diagonal. The so-called “2.5D Curved Glass” ensures a rounded edge of the display edge. Of course, you can't expect a Full HD panel on an inexpensive smartphone under €100, which is why the Cubot Manito's IPS display "only" has a resolution of HD (1280x720). A display with a full HD resolution is hardly necessary for a 5-inch device, as individual pixels can hardly be recognized even when viewed closely. The dot density of the display is 294PPI. Cubot specifies the contrast ratio as 1.300:1 and the luminance should be 450 cd/m².
Processor
Cubot is known for mainly using older MediaTek processors. The manufacturer has not yet arrived with the new Helio series, which is why the Cubot Manito has also installed a comparatively weak 64-bit MediaTek MTK6737 processor. The maximum clock rate of the quad-core SoC is 1.3GHz. The graphics unit is a Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, which is mainly suitable for less demanding games. With 3GB RAM, the new Cubot smartphone is comparatively lavishly equipped, especially in the low-price segment. The internal memory measures 16GB and can be expanded by a maximum of 256GB with an additional micro SD memory card.
Camera
The main camera of the Cubot Manito uses a Samsung image sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels. The exact name of the image sensor is not known. Image recordings can be shot with a maximum of 13 megapixels (interpolated). The smartphone records videos in Full HD. An autofocus is available, as well as a 0.5A single LED flash on the back. The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels. Information about the image sensor is missing.
Other
The battery has a capacity of 2.350mAh and is therefore comparatively small. However, the built-in processor is not a "battery guzzler" either, so you should be able to get through at least a day with this smartphone.
In addition to 2G and 3G, 4G LTE is also supported. All LTE bands common in this country are available. The dual SIM slot is not a "hybrid slot", so the dual SIM function (Micro + Nano SIM) and the memory expansion can be used separately. There is also a notification LED above the display. Bluetooth 4.0, OTG and WiFi are on board, and GPS and A-GPS are also supported. Other sensors include a G-sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor and an acceleration sensor.
