Huawei U8230
#8741
Maxwest Astro JR
#7024Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
Maxwest Astro JR
Performance
43.359.2
Camera
2.539.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.213.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.521.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.320.9
Summary
- The Huawei U8230, released in 2009, features a sturdy build with dimensions of 117 x 63 x 14 mm and weighs 0g, while the Maxwest Astro JR, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger profile at 119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm and weighs 116g.
- Both devices have a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the U8230 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Astro JR has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The U8230's camera is superior with a 3.15 MP rear sensor compared to the Astro JR's 2 MP, although both lack front-facing cameras.
- The U8230 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Astro JR's 1300 mAh, while both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The U8230 runs on Android 2.1, while the Astro JR benefits from a more recent Android 4.2.2, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
Maxwest Astro JR
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
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
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 130
Mali-400
Memory
256MB RAM
256MB 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 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
White, Black
Black, White, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer