Category Breakdown
BLU Dash JR
NIU Niutek N109
Performance
52.934.8
Camera
12.739.6
Display
33.227.1
Battery
10.310.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.017.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.117.5
Summary
- The BLU Dash JR features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 2.8-inch screen of the NIU Niutek N109, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the NIU offering slightly higher at ~206 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash JR is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and has 512MB of RAM, while the Niutek is equipped with a 416 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, resulting in better performance for the Dash JR.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Dash JR can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Niutek's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1000mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Dash JR is heavier at 105g compared to the Niutek's 71g, and both run on older Android versions, with the Dash JR on Android 2.3 and the Niutek on 2.2, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash JR
NIU Niutek N109
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
D140 - Dual SIM
Single SIM: N1091Dual SIM: N109
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
416 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 62 x 12 mm (4.59 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
107.8 x 58.2 x 13.7 mm (4.24 x 2.29 x 0.54 in)
Weight
105 g
71 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass

