LG Axis
#4378
NIU Niutek 4.0D
#5422Category Breakdown
LG Axis
NIU Niutek 4.0D
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.654.8
Summary
- The LG Axis, released in 2011, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 4.0D, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Axis is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Niutek offers a more capable dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor.
- Both devices have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the Niutek supports 720p video recording compared to the Axis's 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but the Niutek has a more modern software experience with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) compared to the Axis's Android 2.1 (Eclair).
- The Niutek is also lighter at 131g and offers additional connectivity options, including dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Axis
NIU Niutek 4.0D
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For AlltelAlso known as LG AS740
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.0DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.0D
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115.8 x 56.4 x 15.8 mm (4.56 x 2.22 x 0.62 in)
127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
158 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes