NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
#6987
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
#7076Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
Performance
62.062.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.829.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.020.6
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309 and Pantech Vega Xpress IM both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset, while the Vega Xpress uses a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, with both devices having 512MB of RAM.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and lack a front-facing camera.
- The Niutek has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Vega Xpress's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Niutek runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), whereas the Vega Xpress operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- The Niutek is lighter at 71g, while the Vega Xpress weighs 119.8g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Single SIM: N319Dual SIM: N309
For South Korea
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB DDR2 RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.5 x 65 x 10.5 mm (4.86 x 2.56 x 0.41 in)
122.5 x 63.9 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight
71 g
119.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
2.1, 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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer