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NIU Tek 4D2

NIU Tek 4D2

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Samsung Z1

Samsung Z1

#7469

Category Breakdown

NIU Tek 4D2
Samsung Z1
Performance
34.128.1
Camera
12.711.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
12.315.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
32.130.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.018.7

Summary

  • The NIU Tek 4D2 and Samsung Z1 both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses PLS LCD technology, which may offer better viewing angles compared to the Tek's TFT display.
  • In terms of performance, the Z1 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.2 GHz versus the Tek's 1.0 GHz, although both share the same GPU and RAM capacity.
  • The camera specifications are identical with 3.15 MP rear cameras, but the Z1 records video at a lower frame rate of 15fps compared to the Tek's 30fps.
  • The Z1 also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh versus the Tek's 1200 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the Tek runs on Android 4.4.2 while the Z1 operates on Tizen 2.3, which may affect user experience and app availability.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Z1 being lighter and slightly slimmer than the Tek.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

NIU Tek 4D2
Samsung Z1

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

Single SIM: TC4D2I043Dual SIM: TM4D2I043
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS

Display

Size

4"
4"

Type

TFT
PLS LCD

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 MT6572M (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7727S

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

1.3 MP
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
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
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

123 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.84 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)

Weight

152 g
112 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gray, White, Blue, Orange
White, Black, Wine Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.54 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.1, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Tizen 2.3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer