– Coolpad Small Square has a 3.95-inch LCD (720×720), while Ikko MindOne has a 4.02-inch AMOLED.
– Both use Helio G99 & 8GB RAM, but Ikko has 256GB storage vs Coolpad’s 128GB.
– Coolpad has a 13MP flip camera; Ikko MindOne Pro has a 50MP flip camera.
– Coolpad costs ~$148 (discount) vs Ikko MindOne Pro at ~$429 (sale).
– Coolpad lacks a keyboard case; Ikko offers an optional QWERTY keyboard case with DAC & audio jack.
Compact Phone Showdown
Last July, Ikko, a brand known for audio products announced a compact square-shaped phone called the Ikko MindOne. The phone, which also has a pro model, has a square AMOLED display, a flip camera, and a keyboard case accessory. A similar device has now launched in China under the Coolpad brand, and while it looks like the MindOne/MindOne Pro, its specifications are different.
Display and Design Differences
Called the Coolpad Small Square (machine translated), the phone has a 3.95-inch LCD panel with a 720 x 720 resolution. This is smaller than the 4.02-inch AMOLED display of the Ikko MindOne/MindOne Pro. Coolpad also doesn’t say if its display has any protection, unlike the MindOne Pro that has sapphire glass protection. So your getting a less sharp screen here, and no mention of any durability features, which might be a bummer if you drop things alot.
Performance and Camera Specs
Under the hood of the Coolpad Small Square is a Helio G99 processor and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Ikko’s phone uses the same processor and has the same RAM, but double the storage capacity. Coolpad’s smartphone also has a flip camera design, but it is a 13MP sensor and not a 50MP sensor like that of the MindOne Pro. This is a huge downgrade in camera quallity, the 50MP sensor on the Ikko will take much better photos for sure.
Battery and Added Features
The Coolpad Small Square has a 2,450mAh battery capacity with support for 10W charging, this is slightly larger than the 2,200mAh battery of the Ikko MindOne. The Small Square also has an IR blaster and a dedicated AI button. There’s no mention of the version of Android it ships with, but the phone comes pre-installed with an AI companion that can carry out tasks such as ordering a cab, shopping online, and posting to WeChat, all with a voice command. The battery life should be decent for such a small screen.
Software and Accessory Comparisons
The Ikko MindOne Pro also has AI features, but it is sort of like its own OS, separated from the Android 15 OS it comes with. Ikko offers an optional QWERTY keyboard case that has its own battery, a built-in DAC, and an audio jack. Coolpad hasn’t announced any such accessory, and its slightly smaller screen size may make it incompatible with Ikko’s QWERTY keyboard. This means you loose that awesome typing experience if you wanted it.
Pricing and Availability
The Coolpad Small Square is available in Obsidian Black, Radiant Purple, Pink, and Frosty White, and has a price tag of CNY 1099 (~$162/€139), but there’s a launch discount that brings it down to CNY 999 ($148/€127). The Ikko MindOne Pro is more expensive at $499, but is currently on sale for $429. So the Coolpad is way cheaper, but you get what you pay for with the camera and screen being alot worse.