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Maxwest Astro 4#8760

Released: 2014

Maxwest Astro 4

Overall Score

14.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8760)14.2
Performance(#7782)34.1
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#7869)14.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6769)30.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Maxwest Astro 4

Short Review

  • The Maxwest Astro 4 features a compact design with dimensions of 125.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm and weighs 122 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
  • Its 4.0-inch TFT display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6572M chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera system includes a 2 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
  • Battery life is supported by a 1400 mAh capacity, but it does not offer fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which is outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and has a standard headphone jack.
  • Available in white and black, the build materials are unspecified, and there is no water resistance.
  • Overall, the Maxwest Astro 4 is a basic smartphone suitable for essential tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions125.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm (4.94 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight122 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite/Black
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity