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Cubot Magic (2017) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
Mediatek MT6737
Mali-T720 MP2
3 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Cubot announced the launch of the Magic smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Cubot Magic phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6737 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Cubot Magic comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2600 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Cubot Magic specifications

BrandCubot
NameMagic
ModelMAGIC
Release date2017

Body

The dimensions of this Cubot phone are average (5.71 x 2.8 x 0.37 inches).

Dimensions5.71 x 2.8 x 0.37 inches
Colorsblack, gold
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Cubot Magic comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCMediatek MT6737
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 41166

Display

The size of Magic screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Cubot Magic with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Cubot Magic (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM3 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Magic is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Cubot Magic supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Magic phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2600 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Magic is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 2600 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Cubot phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Cubot Magic phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Cubot Magic, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Cubot Magic pictures

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