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Motorola MILESTONE

Motorola MILESTONE

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NIU Niutek 4.5D

NIU Niutek 4.5D

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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