Acer DX900
#8187
NIU Niutek 4.0D
#6820Category Breakdown
Acer DX900
NIU Niutek 4.0D
Performance
45.861.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
11.234.1
Battery
15.915.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.931.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.021.9
Summary
- The Acer DX900, released in 2009, features a compact build with a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the NIU Niutek 4.0D, launched in 2014, has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher color depth.
- In terms of performance, the DX900 is powered by a 533 MHz CPU and has 128MB of RAM, whereas the Niutek 4.0D offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Niutek also includes a 1.3 MP front camera and can record video at 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Niutek at 1500 mAh compared to the DX900's 1530 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The DX900 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Niutek operates on Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience with access to a wider range of apps.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer DX900
NIU Niutek 4.0D
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2013
Description
Also known as Acer Tempo DX900, Acer Tempo X960
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.0DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.0D
Display
Size
2.8"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 60.5 x 17 mm (4.17 x 2.38 x 0.67 in)
127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
147 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity