Category Breakdown
Icemobile Prime 4.5
Maxwest Nitro 5
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
41.942.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.554.4
Summary
- The Icemobile Prime 4.5 features a smaller 4.46-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 5 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Prime 4.5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572AW chipset, whereas the Nitro 5 utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Nitro 5 is significantly superior, boasting a 5 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording compared to the Prime 4.5's 2 MP rear camera.
- The Nitro 5 also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Prime 4.5's 1550 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Prime 4.5 on Android 4.2.2 and the Nitro 5 on Android 4.4.2, but the Nitro 5 may offer a slightly improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Prime 4.5
Maxwest Nitro 5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.46"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~247 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572AW
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Dual-core Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1550 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1550 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
133.5 x 67 x 9.5 mm (5.26 x 2.64 x 0.37 in)
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Blue
Silver, Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
2.1
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

