Category Breakdown
Mitac MIO Explora K70
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Performance
38.860.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.816.0
Battery
10.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.325.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.420.1
Summary
- The Mitac MIO Explora K70 features a 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 also has a 3.5-inch TFT display but offers a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K70 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the N209 has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, along with 256MB RAM compared to the K70's 128MB.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the K70 at 3.15 MP and the N209 at 3.2 MP, but neither offers a front-facing camera.
- The N209 has a larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the K70's 1000 mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the K70 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, while the N209 operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Mitac MIO Explora K70
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 resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
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
1000 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.3 x 61.5 x 11.9 mm (4.54 x 2.42 x 0.47 in)
117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
115 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
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
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, Qualcomm gpsOne
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

