Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 4.0D
Samsung M130L Galaxy U
Performance
61.931.6
Camera
15.414.1
Display
34.178.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
31.325.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.922.8
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 4.0D features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung M130L Galaxy U has a smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, offering slightly better color representation.
- In terms of performance, the Niutek is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and has 512MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy U has a 1GHz CPU with 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy U is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the 3.15 MP on the Niutek, although both can record 720p video.
- Both devices have a 1500mAh battery, but neither supports fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Niutek runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy U operates on the older Android 2.1 (Eclair), resulting in a more outdated software experience on the Samsung device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 4.0D
Samsung M130L Galaxy U
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.0DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.0D
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
S5PC111 1GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
119.5 x 59.6 x 12.4 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)
Weight
131 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

