Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Performance
34.761.9
Camera
12.515.4
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.016.4
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
28.331.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
16.922.0
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE, released in 2009, features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 4.5D, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE is equipped with a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 133MB of RAM, whereas the Niutek 4.5D offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Niutek can record video at 720p@30fps compared to the MILESTONE's 480p@24fps.
- The MILESTONE has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Niutek has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the MILESTONE runs Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, while the Niutek operates on Android 4.2, providing a more modern user experience.
- Build quality-wise, the MILESTONE is heavier at 165g and thicker at 13.7mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Niutek at 139g and 10.4mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE
NIU Niutek 4.5D
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2013
Description
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.5D
Display
Size
3.7"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
133MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
137.6 x 68 x 10.4 mm (5.42 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
Weight
165 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
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, Motonav software
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

