NIU Andy 3.5E2I
#7562
Sony Xperia go
#7380Category Breakdown
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
Sony Xperia go
Performance
34.137.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
38.640.5
Battery
13.113.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
34.431.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.419.2
Summary
- The NIU Andy 3.5E2I and Sony Xperia go both feature a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Xperia go utilizes an LED-backlit LCD, while the Andy employs a standard LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia go has a slight edge with its NovaThor U8500 chipset and 8GB of storage compared to the Andy's Mediatek MT6572M and 4GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia go supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Andy is limited to 480p.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Xperia go at 1305 mAh and the Andy at 1300 mAh.
- The software experience differs significantly, as the Andy runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Xperia go originally shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia go being slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For Mexico
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
LCD, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 62.8 x 10.7 mm (4.55 x 2.47 x 0.42 in)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
102 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass