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

