Huawei U8230
#8741
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
#7190Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Performance
43.360.0
Camera
2.539.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.525.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.320.1
Summary
- The Huawei U8230 and NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the U8230 is slightly older, released in 2009 compared to the N209 in 2012.
- In terms of performance, the U8230 has a lower CPU speed at 528 MHz, while the N209 offers a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9.
- The camera on the U8230 is 3.15 MP, slightly less than the N209's 3.2 MP, but both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The U8230 has a 1500 mAh battery, which is larger than the N209's 1200 mAh, though neither supports fast charging.
- The U8230 runs on Android 2.1, whereas the N209 operates on a more recent Android 4.0, providing a better software experience.
- Additionally, the N209 includes a headphone jack, which the U8230 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
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 MSM7200A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB RAM
256MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
71 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity