NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage256MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 71g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, November
Also Known As
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
71g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - SIM 1 only
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 does not have NFC.
Yes, the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 uses microUSB.
The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot.
The NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209 has 2.1.
