BenQ A3
#6275
Maxwest Orbit Z50
#6290Category Breakdown
BenQ A3
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes