Celkon A9+
#5324
Maxwest Astro 3.5
#7481Category Breakdown
Celkon A9+
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.153.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes