Category Breakdown
alcatel Go Play
Maxwest Nitro 55M
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The alcatel Go Play features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 55M has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Go Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Nitro 55M's Mediatek MT6580 and 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, which may offer marginally better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Go Play supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nitro 55M is limited to 720p.
- The Go Play has a 2500 mAh battery, while the Nitro 55M offers a larger 2800 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Go Play runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, whereas the Nitro 55M operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Go Play is lighter at 143.3 grams, while the Nitro 55M weighs 180 grams, making it slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Go Play
Maxwest Nitro 55M
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.3 x 73.3 x 9.2 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)
152.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.02 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
N/A
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey, Dark Red, Dark Green, Orange Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Blue, Orange
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Yes
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

