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NIU C21A

NIU C21A

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Samsung A127

Samsung A127

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Category Breakdown

NIU C21A
Samsung A127
Performance
22.65.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
30.622.8
Battery
3.86.5
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
6.40.7
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
9.95.6

Summary

  • The NIU C21A features a compact build with dimensions of 106 x 45 x 14.5 mm and weighs 73g, while the Samsung A127 is slightly heavier at 81g and measures 86 x 42.5 x 19 mm.
  • Both devices have a display resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the C21A uses a TFT panel with 256K colors compared to the A127's CSTN with 65K colors, giving the C21A a better visual experience.
  • Performance-wise, the C21A has 32MB of RAM, while the A127 lacks RAM specifications, indicating limited functionality.
  • Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no video capabilities or selfie cameras.
  • The C21A is powered by a 600mAh battery, whereas the A127 has a larger 800mAh battery, which may offer longer usage.
  • Both devices do not support modern connectivity options and lack advanced software features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

NIU C21A
Samsung A127

General

Release Date

2013
2007

Announced

2013
2007

Description

For Mexico
For AT&T. Also known as Samsung C516.

Display

Size

1.8"
N/A

Type

TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors

Resolution

128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels

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
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
No

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
No

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

600 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
86 x 42.5 x 19 mm (3.39 x 1.67 x 0.75 in)

Weight

73 g
81 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Fuchsia
Black, Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.17 W/kg (head)     0.42 W/kg (body)

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
No

NFC

USB

microUSB
No

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A