alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
#7917
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
#8066Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
Performance
34.132.2
Camera
11.312.7
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.131.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.916.4
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) and NIU Niutek 3.5D2 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel has a slight edge with 4GB of RAM compared to the NIU's 2GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the NIU can record video at 30fps, whereas the alcatel is limited to 15fps.
- The alcatel's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1300mAh compared to the NIU's 1200mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The alcatel runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the NIU operates on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), potentially affecting software experience and app compatibility.
- Build-wise, the alcatel is marginally lighter and thicker than the NIU, which offers a wider range of color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Single SIM: TC35D2H043Dual SIM: TM35D2H043
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash (optional)
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.2 x 62 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
116 x 61 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.45 in)
Weight
100 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Blue, Green, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (optional)
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer