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BenQ A3

BenQ A3

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Maxwest Nitro 5.5

Maxwest Nitro 5.5

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Category Breakdown

BenQ A3
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
38.235.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.030.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.022.4

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

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, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity