Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro vs Cubot KingKong Star 2
31chipPerformancechip38.2
40.2Display50
39.5Camera38.5
74.3Battery48.8
49.3Features60
5 spec wins — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro6 spec wins — Cubot KingKong Star 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro scores 45 against 44.9 for Cubot KingKong Star 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 49
- 96% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
- 67% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 33 W
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the Cubot KingKong Star 2
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 114% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 700 nits
- 56% higher Main camera: 100 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.72 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+1% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,500 nits+114% |
| Screen-to-body | 71.5 % | 75 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 100 MP+56% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+96% | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 55 W+67% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 420 g | 305 g+27% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 13.5 mm+25% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Cubot KingKong Star 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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