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Cubot KingKong ES 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G

What KingKong ES 5 does better (6) and where Redmi 17 5G wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Cubot KingKong ES 5
Cubot · 2026KingKong ES 5
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $180
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi 17 5G
7.4Score
7 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
7.4Display6.4
6.4Camera4.6
6.0Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

KingKong ES 5Redmi 17 5G
83.1 × 182.511.478.4 × 170.18.8
KingKong ES 5Redmi 17 5GDifference
Height182.5 mm170.1 mm+12.4 mm
Width83.1 mm78.4 mm+4.7 mm
Thickness11.4 mm8.8 mm+2.6 mm
Weight301 g232 g+69 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is KingKong ES 5 better than Redmi 17 5G?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  3. Endurance per cycle187 h vs 78 h2.4×
  4. Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  5. Repairability classB vs C
  6. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%

Why is Redmi 17 5G better than KingKong ES 5?

  1. 5GNo · KingKong ES 5: Yes
  2. Stereo speakersNo · KingKong ES 5: Yes
  3. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh+7%
  4. Weight301 g vs 232 g+30%
  5. Energy classB vs A
  6. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+9%
  7. Thickness11.4 mm vs 8.8 mm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight301 g232 g
Thickness11.4 mm8.8 mm
Height182.5 mm170.1 mm
Width83.1 mm78.4 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Eco leather
Ingress protectionIP68IP64
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Glass protection—Gorilla Glass 7i
Colours—Black, Blue, Orange
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
PanelLCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px1,600 px
Pixel density—254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—825 nits
Screen-to-body ratio—86.1%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc T620Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Chip makerUnisocQualcomm
Process—4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali G57 MP1Adreno 613
AnTuTu score—619,773
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,241
Memory
RAM—6 GB
Storage (max)—256 GB
Storage (base)—128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/3.06"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video—1080p
Selfie camera16 MP8 MP
4K selfie video—No
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh7,500 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Wired charging—45 W
Wireless charging—No
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version—2
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
Sensorsproximity, accelerometer, gyro, fingerprintproximity, accelerometer, light, compass, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HyperOS 3
EU label
Energy classBA
Battery charge cycles1,0001,000
Endurance per cycle187 h78 h
Repairability classBC
Drop resistance classBB
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