BenQ A3
#6275
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#7368Category Breakdown
BenQ A3
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
Summary
- The BenQ A3 features a compact build with dimensions of 133.9 x 66 x 10 mm and weighs 135g, while the Maxwest Nitro 5.5 is larger at 156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm and weighs 174g.
- Both devices utilize IPS LCD displays with the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Nitro 5.5 has a larger 5.5-inch screen compared to the A3's 4.5 inches, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, while the Nitro 5.5 uses a dual-core Mediatek processor, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering 8 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, but the Nitro 5.5 supports video recording at 720p.
- The A3 has a 2000mAh battery, whereas the Nitro 5.5 has a slightly larger 2200mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the A3 runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Nitro 5.5 is equipped with a newer Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A3
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB 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
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
133.9 x 66 x 10 mm (5.27 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
135 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes