Gigabyte GSmart MW998
#5431
NIU NiutekQ N108
#4917Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
NIU NiutekQ N108
Performance
59.564.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.856.1
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MW998 features a larger 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels compared to the NIU NiutekQ N108's 2.3-inch display at 480 x 320 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the MW998 is powered by a Marvell PXA270 CPU at 520MHz, while the N108 has a Mediatek MT6516 CPU at 416MHz, giving the MW998 a slight edge.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the MW998's camera may perform slightly better due to its software.
- The MW998 has a 1300mAh battery, larger than the N108's 1000mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The MW998 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the N108 operates on Android 2.2, offering a different software experience with the latter likely providing more app compatibility.
- Build quality favors the N108, being lighter at 73g and slimmer at 13.7mm compared to the MW998's 140g and 18.5mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW998
NIU NiutekQ N108
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N1081Dual SIM: N108
Display
Size
2.6"
2.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~251 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
110.5 x 55.5 x 18.5 mm (4.35 x 2.19 x 0.73 in)
107.9 x 59.4 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.34 x 0.54 in)
Weight
140 g
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes