HTC Explorer
#7505
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
#8066Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
Performance
45.232.2
Camera
11.912.7
Display
38.133.2
Battery
12.712.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.931.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.616.4
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 3.5D2 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and a 600 MHz CPU, whereas the Niutek utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor, offering better multitasking capabilities with its 2GB of RAM compared to the Explorer's 512MB.
- The camera on the Explorer is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera, compared to the 2 MP camera on the Niutek, although both can record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Explorer at 1230 mAh and the Niutek at 1200 mAh, and neither supports fast charging.
- The Explorer runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Niutek operates on Android 4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the Explorer has a better camera and software, while the Niutek offers improved performance and RAM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
NIU Niutek 3.5D2
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
Single SIM: TC35D2H043Dual SIM: TM35D2H043
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
116 x 61 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.45 in)
Weight
108 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Black, White, Blue, Green, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer