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BenQ A3

BenQ A3

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Maxwest Orbit Z50

Maxwest Orbit Z50

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Category Breakdown

BenQ A3
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
38.238.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.243.6
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.029.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.019.7

Summary

  • The BenQ A3 features a compact build with dimensions of 133.9 x 66 x 10 mm and a weight of 135g, while the Maxwest Orbit Z50 is larger at 143 x 72 x 8.9 mm and heavier at 170g.
  • Both devices have a similar display resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the A3 has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD, compared to the 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD of the Orbit Z50.
  • Performance-wise, both smartphones utilize the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, with identical RAM and storage configurations.
  • The camera specifications are also the same, offering an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, though the Orbit Z50 supports video recording at 720p@30fps.
  • Battery capacity is equal at 2000mAh for both, and they run on the same Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) software, providing a similar user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BenQ A3
Maxwest Orbit Z50

General

Release Date

2013
2013

Announced

2013
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Adreno 203
Adreno 203

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Dual-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
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)

Weight

135 g
170 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
3.0, 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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass