NIU C21A
#10575
Philips E210
#11106Category Breakdown
NIU C21A
Philips E210
Performance
22.68.9
Camera
0.09.4
Display
30.622.8
Battery
3.87.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.43.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.97.1
Summary
- The NIU C21A and Philips E210 both feature a 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the C21A uses a TFT panel with 256K colors, while the E210 employs a CSTN panel with 65K colors, potentially offering better color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the C21A has 32MB of RAM compared to the E210's 2GB, which may lead to better multitasking capabilities for the NIU device.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no video recording capabilities.
- The C21A has a smaller 600mAh battery, while the E210 boasts a larger 820mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, but the E210 supports A2DP Bluetooth, which may enhance audio streaming.
- Overall, the build quality is comparable, with the C21A being slightly heavier and thicker than the E210.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU C21A
Philips E210
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2009
Description
For Mexico
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32Mb 32Mb RAM
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
SQCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
600 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 820 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 45 x 14.5 mm (4.17 x 1.77 x 0.57 in)
104.7 x 44 x 13.9 mm (4.12 x 1.73 x 0.55 in)
Weight
73 g
71 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Fuchsia
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A