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Cubot P12 (2015) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP1
1 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus

Cubot announced the launch of the P12 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Cubot P12 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Cubot P12 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Cubot P12 specifications

BrandCubot
NameP12
ModelP12
Release date2015

Body

The weight of Cubot P12 is about 5.04 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Cubot phone are average (5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches).

Weight5.04 oz
Dimensions5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Cubot P12 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) 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.

OS versionAndroid OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP1

Display

The size of P12 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 P12 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 P12 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the P12 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 camera8 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

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 P12 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
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-Ion 2200 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of P12 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2200 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 P12 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 P12, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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