NIU Niutek 4.5D
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Plum Sync 4.0
#7313Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Plum Sync 4.0
Performance
61.961.8
Camera
15.425.9
Display
34.116.9
Battery
16.412.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.321.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.019.5
Summary
- The NIU Niutek 4.5D features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Sync 4.0 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6572 chipset with dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPUs and Mali-400 GPUs, offering similar performance levels.
- The Niutek has a 5 MP rear camera, while the Sync also has a 5 MP rear camera but includes autofocus.
- Battery capacity differs, with the Niutek at 1650 mAh and the Sync at 1200 mAh, impacting overall longevity.
- In terms of software, the Niutek runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Sync operates on Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a slightly updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Niutek is heavier and larger, while the Sync is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek 4.5D
Plum Sync 4.0
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.5D
Also known as Plum Sync 4.0 X400
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
face detection
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.6 x 68 x 10.4 mm (5.42 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
120.4 x 63.6 x 9.8 mm (4.74 x 2.50 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity