NIU C21A
The NIU C21A is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-rangeⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.8" · 106 x 45 x 14.5 mm (4.17 x 1.77 x 0.57 in)
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 73g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 114 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, March. Released 2013, April
💻 Display
Sharpness
114 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery
Capacity
600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 600 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
73g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
106 x 45 x 14.5 mm (4.17 x 1.77 x 0.57 in)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Fuchsia
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - CM21A003
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the NIU C21A does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the NIU C21A does not have NFC.
Yes, the NIU C21A supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the NIU C21A supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
No, the NIU C21A does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The NIU C21A uses microUSB.
The NIU C21A supports No.
The NIU C21A has 2.0.
