NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
#7190
Samsung DoubleTime I857
#7304Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Samsung DoubleTime I857
Performance
60.060.2
Camera
39.610.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
25.821.4
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 Samsung DoubleTime I857 has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, compared to the 800 MHz Scorpion in the Samsung, giving it an edge in processing capability.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the Niutek offering a 3.2 MP rear camera and the Samsung a 3.15 MP camera with autofocus.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh, but the Niutek is lighter at 71g compared to the 148g of the Samsung.
- The Niutek runs on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience than the Samsung's Android 2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Samsung DoubleTime I857
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
260MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
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
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
113 x 62 x 15 mm (4.45 x 2.44 x 0.59 in)
Weight
71 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
2.1
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass