Browsing this site requires consent to the privacy policy. By continuing to browse, you agree to our privacy policy. If you do not agree, please stop browsing. Privacy policy

All our articles is independent of any advertiser or commercial initiative, and if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale. Click here for more information.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:14:35, Updated date: 2020-04-16 20:26:00

We've conducted a detailed review of the NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's features, performance, reviews

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's size

The "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has a width of 74.2mm, a length of 156.3mm, and a thickness of 9.3mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" is about 150.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.

Assessing the overall ease of holding the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's screen

"NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.

In terms of screen quality, "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB"'s screen appears pixelated when displaying images and videos. You will notice some overall roughness as well.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.0GHz×2(2.0-cores) for processing power, the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.

The "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has only 512.0MB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" is 4.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's camera specs

"NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.

Also, "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has an 3.0MP front camera, which is a relatively low figure. It is good enough for taking profile photos for Twitter or Facebook, but as the images will appear pixelated, you may be frustrated when you need to take a selfie or print your photographs.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" is 2000.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's general rating

The "NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

Advantages of NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

  • It is lightweight.
  • The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.

Disadvantages of NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

  • The screen does not look very good.
  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
  • It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
  • It has a relatively low-grade front camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB 's specs

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB
ImageNIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB
MakerNIU
Release date2015-02
ColorBlack
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)74.2mm x 156.3mm x 9.3mm
Weight150.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeTFT
Screen resolution (width x height)480 x 854
Pixel density195ppi
Battery capacity2000.0mAh
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M
CPU specs1.0GHz×2(2.0-cores)
RAM size512.0MB
Storage size4.0GB
Rear-camera resolution5.0MP
Front-camera resolution3.0MP

Look at a smartphone

Compare smartphones

Check the price of NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB now

Product selected
Select another product
NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

General rating: 30.3/100

(The 1971th of all smartphones)

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

Search for smartphone with similar ratings as NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

Comparing the specifications of NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB against similar products

general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

30.3-Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.2mm x 156.3mm x 9.3mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE 8GB

39.2Color:Dark Blue/White/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.6mm x 153.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:163.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Nitro 5M 8GB

33.2Color:Black/BLue/Gold/Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 144.2mm x 10.3mm, Weight:148.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Astro 5s 8GB

33.2Color:White/Black/Pink Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 144.4mm x 9.1mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Gravity 5 LTE 8GB

37.7Color:Black+Silver+Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.8mm x 145.5mm x 8.9mm, Weight:155.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

38.7Color:Gold+White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.3mm x 150.5mm x 7.8mm, Weight:174.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Gravity 5.5 LTE 8GB

40.0Color:Black/Gold/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.0mm x 155.5mm x 7.5mm, Weight:165.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Maxwest Astro X4 4GB

32.7Color:White/Black/Blue/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):64.0mm x 123.5mm x 9.8mm, Weight:122.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi, Display size:4.0inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

61.3-Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.2mm x 156.3mm x 9.3mm, Weight:150.0g

Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE 8GB

58.1Color:Dark Blue/White/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.6mm x 153.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:163.0g

Maxwest Nitro 5M 8GB

63.1Color:Black/BLue/Gold/Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 144.2mm x 10.3mm, Weight:148.0g

Maxwest Astro 5s 8GB

63.7Color:White/Black/Pink Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 144.4mm x 9.1mm, Weight:150.0g

Maxwest Gravity 5 LTE 8GB

62.3Color:Black+Silver+Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.8mm x 145.5mm x 8.9mm, Weight:155.0g

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

56.9Color:Gold+White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.3mm x 150.5mm x 7.8mm, Weight:174.0g

Maxwest Gravity 5.5 LTE 8GB

57.5Color:Black/Gold/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.0mm x 155.5mm x 7.5mm, Weight:165.0g

Maxwest Astro X4 4GB

77.7Color:White/Black/Blue/Gold/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):64.0mm x 123.5mm x 9.8mm, Weight:122.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

25.1-Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE 8GB

53.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Nitro 5M 8GB

25.1Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Astro 5s 8GB

25.1Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Gravity 5 LTE 8GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

53.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Gravity 5.5 LTE 8GB

53.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Astro X4 4GB

42.3Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

55.8-Display size:5.0inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE 8GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Nitro 5M 8GB

55.8Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Astro 5s 8GB

55.8Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

Maxwest Gravity 5 LTE 8GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Gravity 5.5 LTE 8GB

71.2Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Maxwest Astro X4 4GB

51.5Display size:4.0inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

NIU Tek 5D (2015) 4GB

4.1-OS:Android

Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE 8GB

16.5OS:Android

Maxwest Nitro 5M 8GB

14.9OS:Android

Maxwest Astro 5s 8GB

16.5OS:Android

Maxwest Gravity 5 LTE 8GB

13.4OS:Android

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

19.5OS:Android

Maxwest Gravity 5.5 LTE 8GB

11.9OS:Android

Maxwest Astro X4 4GB

4.1OS:Android

New articles