Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 3.5B
ZTE Open
Performance
52.559.9
Camera
13.939.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.324.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.920.6
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 3.5B and ZTE Open both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a Spreadtrum SC6820 chipset, while the ZTE Open utilizes a Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1, with both devices having 512MB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both phones sporting a 3.15 MP rear camera and no front camera.
- The Niutek has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1300mAh compared to the ZTE Open's 1200mAh.
- Build-wise, the Niutek is marginally thicker and heavier, while the ZTE Open is available in different colors.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Niutek running Android 2.3 and the ZTE Open utilizing Firefox OS 1.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 3.5B
ZTE Open
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC6820
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.6 x 62 x 13.8 mm (4.47 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)
Weight
92 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Firefox OS 1.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

