NIU Andy 5T

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 – SIM 1 or SIM 2
HSDPA 900 / 2100 – SIM 1 or SIM 2
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, July. Released 2014, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 144 x 69.7 x 6.9 mm (5.67 x 2.74 x 0.27 in)
Weight 123 g (4.34 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio Stereo FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 1800 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 480 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
MISC
Colors White, Black, Blue, Red

NIU Andy 5T Overall Review

The NIU Andy 5T, announced in July 2014, represents an interesting blend of affordability and functionality within the realm of Android smartphones. Sporting a 5.0-inch display, the device offers a standard screen size that balances well between usability and portability. This display resolution provides a satisfactory viewing experience for daily tasks, media consumption, and light gaming.

Under the hood, the NIU Andy 5T is powered by the MediaTek MT6582 chipset, paired with 1GB of RAM. While these specifications may seem modest by today’s standards, they were quite adequate for the smartphone’s time, ensuring smooth performance in basic apps and multitasking within the constraints of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system.

Photography is handled by a 13 MP primary camera on the rear and a 5 MP front camera, a setup that delivers respectable image quality, especially in well-lit conditions. The 1800 mAh battery capacity might require cautious energy management for heavy users but should suffice for moderate daily usage.

The NIU Andy 5T comes with 4 GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot, allowing users to store their essential apps, photos, and multimedia content.