NIU Tek 4D2
#8863
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
#6081Category Breakdown
NIU Tek 4D2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Performance
34.162.2
Camera
12.714.1
Display
16.941.4
Battery
12.315.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.132.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.025.3
Summary
- The NIU Tek 4D2 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels on its LED-backlit LCD, both offering a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia PLAY is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and a more capable GPU, resulting in better overall performance compared to the Mediatek MT6572M in the NIU Tek.
- The camera on the Xperia PLAY is superior, boasting a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and 720p video recording, compared to the 3.15 MP rear camera of the NIU Tek, which only captures 480p video.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Xperia PLAY at 1500 mAh versus 1200 mAh in the NIU Tek.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the NIU Tek on Android 4.4.2 and the Xperia PLAY on an older Android 2.3.4, impacting the software experience significantly.
- Build quality shows the Xperia PLAY is heavier and thicker, which may affect portability compared to the lighter and slimmer NIU Tek.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NIU Tek 4D2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Single SIM: TC4D2I043Dual SIM: TM4D2I043
Available on AT&T as Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4GAlso known as R800a, R800at, R88i
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
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
720p
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
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
152 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, White, Blue, Orange
Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass