Celkon A9+
#7355
Maxwest Astro JR
#7024Category Breakdown
Celkon A9+
Maxwest Astro JR
Performance
52.759.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
13.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.321.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.320.9
Summary
- The Celkon A9+ and Maxwest Astro JR both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual performance.
- In terms of build quality, the A9+ is slightly lighter and more compact, while the Astro JR is marginally thicker and heavier.
- The A9+ is powered by a Spreadtrum SC6820 chipset with 512MB of RAM, whereas the Astro JR utilizes a Mediatek MT6572M chipset with 256MB of RAM, which may provide slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera, but the Astro JR includes Bluetooth 4.0, offering a more modern connectivity option compared to the A9+'s Bluetooth.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the A9+ at 1350mAh and the Astro JR at 1300mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- Software-wise, the A9+ runs on Android 4.0, while the Astro JR is on Android 4.2.2, providing a marginally updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A9+
Maxwest Astro JR
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
256MB 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 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)
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
Weight
N/A
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
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
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer