Huawei Ascend Y
#7276
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
#7190Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Performance
56.660.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
14.012.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.425.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.720.1
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y and NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Ascend Y is slightly heavier at 125g compared to the Niutek's 71g.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU versus the Ascend Y's 800 MHz Cortex-A5, which may result in better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Niutek is marginally superior at 3.2 MP compared to the Ascend Y's 3.15 MP, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Niutek at 1200 mAh compared to the Ascend Y's 1400 mAh, but both devices do not support fast charging.
- The Ascend Y runs on an older Android 2.3, while the Niutek benefits from a more recent Android 4.0, offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
256MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
125 g
71 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity