Category Breakdown
Lenovo A616
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Performance
42.461.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.434.1
Battery
20.616.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.631.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.622.0
Summary
- The Lenovo A616 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.5-inch TFT screen of the NIU Niutek 4.5D, offering a lower pixel density but a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the A616 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6732M chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Niutek relies on a dual-core MT6572 with only 512MB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities for the Lenovo device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Niutek includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, which the A616 lacks.
- The A616 has a larger 2250 mAh battery compared to the 1650 mAh of the Niutek, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A616 runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), while the Niutek operates on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), indicating a more updated software experience for the Lenovo model.
- Overall, the A616 demonstrates better build quality and performance metrics, while the Niutek offers a compact design and additional front camera functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A616
NIU Niutek 4.5D
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.5D
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2250 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.9 x 77.1 x 9.2 mm (5.90 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
137.6 x 68 x 10.4 mm (5.42 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
Weight
174 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

