Category Breakdown
NIU Niutek N109
ZTE V821
Performance
34.834.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
27.110.3
Battery
10.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
17.419.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.513.5
Summary
- The NIU Niutek N109 features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE V821 has a smaller 0-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, making the Niutek's display larger and sharper.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6516 chipset and have identical CPU speeds of 416 MHz, but the Niutek has a more favorable RAM configuration.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both smartphones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the ZTE V821 includes autofocus.
- The Niutek's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, while the ZTE V821 has no specified battery capacity.
- Both run on Android 2.2 (Froyo), offering a similar software experience, but the ZTE V821 supports Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, which the Niutek lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Niutek N109
ZTE V821
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Single SIM: N1091Dual SIM: N109
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
N/A
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
416 MHz
416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.8 x 58.2 x 13.7 mm (4.24 x 2.29 x 0.54 in)
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Weight
71 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A

