Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
#5858
Maxwest Astro 5
#6677Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
Maxwest Astro 5
Performance
39.038.7
Camera
39.619.0
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.030.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.222.6
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX and Maxwest Astro 5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, but the Astro 5 has a superior rear camera at 8 MP with autofocus, compared to the Roma RX's 5 MP camera, and it supports 1080p video recording.
- Both phones have a 2000 mAh battery and run on Android 4.4, although the Astro 5 has a slightly updated version, Android 4.4.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Roma RX weighing 155g and the Astro 5 slightly lighter at 154g, while their dimensions are similar, making them easy to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
Maxwest Astro 5
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.59 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Weight
155 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity