Motorola MILESTONE
#5080
NIU Niutek 4.5D
#5406Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Performance
61.859.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.554.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes