Category Breakdown
Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini
NIU GO 21
Performance
5.322.6
Camera
39.62.5
Display
19.519.5
Battery
17.44.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.411.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.08.9
Summary
- The Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini and NIU GO 21 both feature a 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the K36+ is slightly bulkier and heavier at 92g compared to the lighter 66g of the NIU GO 21, which is also slimmer.
- Performance-wise, the K36+ has no RAM, while the NIU GO 21 includes 32GB of RAM, indicating a significant advantage in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera, but neither offers advanced features.
- The K36+ has a larger battery capacity of 1800mAh compared to the 650mAh of the NIU GO 21, suggesting longer usage time.
- Finally, the software experience on both devices is limited, with the K36+ lacking a headphone jack, whereas the NIU GO 21 includes one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini
NIU GO 21
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
Single SIM: GO 21CDual SIM: GO 21
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
32Mb 32Mb RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 47 x 16.5 mm (4.37 x 1.85 x 0.65 in)
105 x 44.9 x 14.2 mm (4.13 x 1.77 x 0.56 in)
Weight
92 g
66 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Orange, Gray, Red, Green, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

