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Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851Category Breakdown
i
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
25.561.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
10.333.2
Battery
10.314.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
2.630.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.821.8
Summary
- The i-mate i features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro 3.5 has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better color depth with 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the i-mate i is powered by a 300MHz Samsung SC3 2442X CPU and has 64MB RAM, whereas the Maxwest Astro 3.5 utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 512MB RAM, providing a more capable performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 supports 720p video recording, which the i-mate i does not.
- The battery capacity of the Maxwest Astro 3.5 is 1400mAh, larger than the i-mate i's 1000mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The i-mate i runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the Astro 3.5 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build, the i-mate i is slightly heavier and bulkier compared to the lighter and slimmer Maxwest Astro 3.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
i
Maxwest Astro 3.5
General
Release Date
2007
2015
Announced
2007
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Samsung SC3 2442X 300MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
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
1000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 52.5 x 15.6 mm (4.17 x 2.07 x 0.61 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Weight
110 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
1.2
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity