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Maxwest Astro X55#6185

Released: 2016

Maxwest Astro X55

Overall Score

24.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6185)24.8
Performance(#5887)46.1
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5912)20.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6769)30.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Maxwest Astro X55

Short Review

  • The Maxwest Astro X55 features a simple design with dimensions of 150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 174g, available in Gold and White.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks but limited for heavy multitasking.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera, capable of capturing 720p video.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2200mAh capacity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), which is outdated compared to current standards.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 includes a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Maxwest Astro X55 is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
  • Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on standard functionalities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight174 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGold/White
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity