Motorola CHARM
#8208
NIU Niutek 3.5B
#8212Category Breakdown
Motorola CHARM
NIU Niutek 3.5B
Performance
37.752.5
Camera
13.813.9
Display
38.116.0
Battery
11.813.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.722.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.915.9
Summary
- The Motorola CHARM features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 3.5B has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the CHARM is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Niutek utilizes a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Niutek can record video at 30fps compared to the CHARM's 24fps.
- The Niutek also has a larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh.
- Software-wise, the CHARM runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the Niutek operates on a more recent Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), potentially providing a better user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the CHARM is slightly heavier at 110g, while the Niutek is lighter at 92g, with both devices lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola CHARM
NIU Niutek 3.5B
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3410
Spreadtrum SC6820
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
512MB RAM; 512MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
24fps
@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
113.6 x 62 x 13.8 mm (4.47 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
Weight
110 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer