Cubot A40

The Cubot A40 has a standard design with a thickness of 8.8 mm and a width of 78.1 mm, making it a comfortably sized device. Its height measures 172.3 mm, and the overall volume of the phone is 118.42 cm³. The device does not feature any rugged build, meaning it isn't designed to withstand heavy drops or water exposure. Additionally, it cannot be folded, providing a traditional smartphone form factor.

The Cubot A40 features a large 6.88″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 px, offering a solid viewing experience. It has a pixel density of 260 ppi, ensuring decent clarity. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth interactions, but does not include branded damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass or support advanced features such as HDR10, Dolby Vision, or Always-On Display.

The Cubot A40 delivers reliable performance with its 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing ample memory for multitasking and data storage. Powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset and a Mali G57 MP1 GPU, the device runs on an octa-core processor with speeds of 2 x 1.6 GHz and 6 x 1.6 GHz, making it capable of handling everyday tasks efficiently. It also supports 64-bit architecture and offers integrated LTE, while the GPU operates at a clock speed of 650 MHz, ensuring smooth graphics performance for basic tasks.

The Cubot A40 features a dual-lens main camera with a 48 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP secondary lens, allowing for versatile photography. The front camera offers a 16 MP resolution for high-quality selfies. It supports several advanced camera features, including phase-detection autofocus, manual exposure, and HDR mode. Additionally, the device can record in slow motion, capture panoramas, and use continuous autofocus for videos, but it lacks optical image stabilization and does not support shooting in RAW format.

The Cubot A40 runs on Android 15, offering a range of useful features aimed at enhancing privacy and customization. It includes location privacy options, camera/microphone access controls, and the ability to block app tracking. Users can also benefit from features like theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming, along with the ability to offload apps and customize notifications. Additionally, the device supports split screen, PiP mode, and Live Text, but lacks Mail Privacy Protection and direct OS updates.

The Cubot A40 is equipped with a 5100 mAh rechargeable battery, offering solid power for daily use. While it lacks fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, it does include a battery level indicator to keep track of remaining power. The device features a non-removable battery, ensuring durability and a seamless design.

The device features stereo speakers for enhanced audio playback, but it does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack or support for advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX or LDAC. Additionally, there is no built-in radio functionality for FM or internet radio.

The device supports dual SIM cards and features Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for flexible connectivity options. It also includes NFC for wireless communication, USB Type-C for fast data transfer, and GPS for accurate location tracking. However, it lacks 5G support and advanced sensors such as a gyroscope, barometer, and facial recognition.

The device is equipped with a video light for improved lighting in video recording, but it does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display for additional viewing options.