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NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209

NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209

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Philips W626

Philips W626

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Category Breakdown

NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Philips W626
Performance
60.050.3
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.033.2
Battery
12.315.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.828.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.117.9

Summary

  • The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 and Philips W626 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Niutek is slightly lighter at 71g compared to the W626's 102g, which may affect portability.
  • In terms of performance, the Niutek has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the W626's 800 MHz, though both have 256MB of RAM.
  • The cameras are similar, with the Niutek offering a 3.2 MP rear camera and the W626 a 3.15 MP, but the W626 can record video at 480p, while the Niutek does not specify video capabilities.
  • The W626 has a larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the Niutek's 1200 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Niutek runs on Android 4.0, while the W626 is on the older Android 2.3, leading to a more modern software experience on the Niutek.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Philips W626

General

Release Date

2012
2011

Announced

2012
2011

Description

Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

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

Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz Cortex-A9

GPU

PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX531

Memory

256MB 512MB RAM
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.2 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1200 mAh
1530 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
116 x 62 x 14.3 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)

Weight

71 g
102 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
2.0

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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass