Cubot A40

Name: Cubot A40
Brand: Cubot

Display6.88" 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)

ChipsetUnisoc T606 (12 nm)

Main camera48MP

Battery5100 mAh

5.6GoSolo score

ReviewMore Cubot

Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, July

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

172.3 x 78.1 x 8.8 mm (6.78 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)

Weight

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz

Size

6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)

Protection

Mohs level 6

Platform

Android 15

Chipset

Unisoc T606 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MP1

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

48 MP, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, (ultrawide)

Features

LED flash

Video

Yes

Selfie Camera

Module

16 MP

Features

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS

NFC

Yes

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

5100 mAh

Misc

Colors

Black, Purple, Titan Grey

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

display

720p, 120Hz, 6.88 inchesThe 120Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth, but 720p resolution at this screen size means text and icons are noticeably pixelated; 260 ppi stretches typical phone sharpness thin.

performance

Unisoc T606, 1.6 GHz, 8 coresThis chip handles daily tasks (messaging, social media, light browsing) without lag, but 3D games run at low settings or lower frame rates, and demanding apps may stall.

battery

5100 mAh, about 1 day mixed useWith light to moderate daily activity (email, calls, casual social media), the battery reaches evening; heavy video streaming or gaming shortens that to 6 to 8 hours of screen time.

storage

256GB or 64GB, microSD expandableThe base 64GB model fills quickly with apps and media; the 256GB handles longer before you need to offload, and microSD slot lets you add up to 1TB for offline content or backup.

connectivity

4G LTE only, dual nano-SIMThe phone connects to standard 4G networks worldwide across many bands, and two SIM slots let you use separate work and personal lines or switch carriers without swapping hardware.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display67

Performance36

Camera64

Battery58

Value56

GoSolo Verdict

The Cubot A40 is a no-frills entry-level phone for light daily use: messaging, calls, and casual browsing work fine, but a 720p screen on a 6.88-inch display looks pixelated, and the Unisoc T606 chip chokes on anything heavier. It is worth considering only if the price is significantly lower than the next tier, and you do not intend to game or run demanding apps.

Strengths · 4

Huge battery (5100 mAh) gives reasonable all-day life on light use without sacrificing thickness or weight
Dual-SIM and microSD expansion mean flexibility for dual work/personal accounts and offline storage without cloud dependence
Android 15 out of the box, so you get the latest OS on a budget device
48MP main camera with PDAF and 120Hz display help it feel less dated than the price suggests

Trade-offs · 3

720p on a 6.88-inch screen is noticeably pixelated at 260 ppi; reading and fine detail feel grainy compared to rivals at the same price
Unisoc T606 handles daily tasks but stumbles on games, video editing, and heavier apps; expect throttling under sustained load
No charging speed listed in specs; unclear whether this is 5W or 10W, a gap that matters on entry devices where slow charging wastes time