Celkon A9 Dual
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Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851Category Breakdown
Celkon A9 Dual
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
52.661.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.033.2
Battery
13.614.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.030.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.821.8
Summary
- The Celkon A9 Dual and Maxwest Astro 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Astro 3.5 offers a broader color range with 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, but the Astro 3.5 utilizes a Mediatek MT6572M chipset, which may provide slightly better efficiency.
- Both cameras are 2 MP without optical image stabilization, but the Astro 3.5 supports video recording at 720p, while the A9 Dual does not specify video quality.
- The Astro 3.5 has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the A9 Dual's 1350 mAh.
- Regarding software, the A9 Dual runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Astro 3.5 is on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), suggesting a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the A9 Dual is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Astro 3.5, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A9 Dual
Maxwest Astro 3.5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
1350 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.5 x 63.9 x 10.6 mm (4.74 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Weight
116 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity