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Celkon A9+

Celkon A9+

#7355
Maxwest Astro 3.5

Maxwest Astro 3.5

#6851

Category Breakdown

Celkon A9+
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
52.761.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.033.2
Battery
13.614.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.330.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.321.8

Summary

  • The Celkon A9+ and Maxwest Astro 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Astro 3.5 supports 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly better visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572M chipset, while the A9+ uses a Spreadtrum SC6820, which may result in better multitasking on the Astro 3.5.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 can record video at 720p, whereas the A9+ does not specify video quality.
  • The Astro 3.5 also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the A9+'s 1350 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the A9+ runs on Android 4.0, while the Astro 3.5 is on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the A9+ being slightly thicker and lighter than the Astro 3.5.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A9+
Maxwest Astro 3.5

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
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

Spreadtrum SC6820
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)

CPU

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 (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
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

119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)

Weight

N/A
125 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-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
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

No
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity