NIU Niutek 4.0D
The NIU Niutek 4.0D is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 131g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, December. Released 2014, January
Also Known As
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.0DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.0D
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
131g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - SIM 1 or SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the NIU Niutek 4.0D does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the NIU Niutek 4.0D does not have NFC.
Yes, the NIU Niutek 4.0D supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the NIU Niutek 4.0D supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the NIU Niutek 4.0D has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The NIU Niutek 4.0D ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The NIU Niutek 4.0D uses microUSB 2.0.
The NIU Niutek 4.0D supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot.
The NIU Niutek 4.0D has 3.0, A2DP.
