Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Sony Ericsson Aspen
Performance
60.042.9
Camera
39.611.3
Display
16.010.3
Battery
12.315.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.823.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.112.4
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a larger screen compared to the 2.4-inch TFT display of the Sony Ericsson Aspen, which has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, outperforming the Aspen's 600 MHz ARM 11.
- Both devices have similar RAM capacity, but the Niutek's camera is slightly better at 3.2 MP compared to the Aspen's 3.15 MP, although neither offers advanced features like OIS.
- The Niutek has a smaller 1200 mAh battery, while the Aspen has a 1500 mAh battery, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- The Niutek runs on Android 4.0, while the Aspen operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, indicating a different software experience and ecosystem for users.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Sony Ericsson Aspen
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
Also known as Sony Ericsson Faith
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 512MB RAM
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
117 x 60 x 12.5 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
71 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Iconic Black, White Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1
2.1, 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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

