NIU Andy 5EI

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100 – SIM 1 or SIM 2
HSDPA 850 / 1900 – SIM 1 or SIM 2
HSDPA 850 / 2100 – SIM 1 or SIM 2
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, May. Released 2014, July
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 142.8 x 73.4 x 9.5 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Weight 160 g (5.64 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Features LED flash
Video 480p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio Stereo FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 1550 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 480 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)
MISC
Colors Black, White, Red, Blue, Green

NIU Andy 5EI Overall Review

The NIU Andy 5EI is an Android smartphone that caters to the entry-level segment of the market. Announced in May 2014, it features a 5.0-inch display, which was quite standard for comfortable viewing and usability at the time. Powered by the MT6572M chipset and equipped with 512 MB of RAM, it offers basic performance for everyday tasks such as calling, messaging, and social media browsing.

Storage is provided by 4 GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD, which allows users to store photos, music, and apps, though the space might feel limited compared to today’s standards. The Andy 5EI comes with a 5 MP primary camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, suitable for basic photography and video calling.

Battery life is supported by a 1550 mAh battery, which, considering the phone’s modest hardware requirements, should provide a full day’s use for the average user. This model runs on Android, offering access to a wide range of apps and services available on the Google Play Store.