NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
#7190
Plum Sync 4.0
#7313Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Plum Sync 4.0
Performance
60.061.8
Camera
39.625.9
Display
16.016.9
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.821.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.119.5
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Plum Sync 4.0 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the Sync utilizes a more efficient dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with 512MB RAM, offering improved multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Niutek is a 3.2 MP rear shooter with no autofocus, compared to the Sync's 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and 720p video recording.
- Both devices have a 1200 mAh battery, but the Plum Sync is slightly lighter at 97g, compared to the Niutek's 71g.
- The Niutek runs on Android 4.0, while the Sync benefits from a newer Android 4.4, enhancing the software experience with better features and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Plum Sync 4.0
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
Also known as Plum Sync 4.0 X400
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
face detection
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
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)
120.4 x 63.6 x 9.8 mm (4.74 x 2.50 x 0.39 in)
Weight
71 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity