Category Breakdown
Allview A5 Duo
Maxwest Astro X4
Performance
27.834.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
16.714.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.930.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.918.1
Summary
- The Allview A5 Duo and Maxwest Astro X4 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A5 Duo has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU compared to the Astro X4's 1.0 GHz variant, although both share the same GPU and RAM specifications.
- Camera capabilities are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Astro X4 offers 720p video recording while the A5 Duo does not specify video quality.
- The A5 Duo has a larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the Astro X4's 1400 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- The A5 Duo runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Astro X4 is equipped with Android 4.4, potentially offering a slightly more refined software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Astro X4 is lighter and slimmer than the A5 Duo, making it potentially more comfortable to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview A5 Duo
Maxwest Astro X4
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cotex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA, LED flash
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 64.4 x 11.5 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.45 in)
123.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm (4.86 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137.7 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

