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Icemobile Prime 4.5

Icemobile Prime 4.5

#6554
Maxwest Nitro 5

Maxwest Nitro 5

#6819

Category Breakdown

Icemobile Prime 4.5
Maxwest Nitro 5
Performance
27.830.4
Camera
39.619.0
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.118.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.028.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.221.9

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

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 Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

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

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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, White/Blue
Silver, Black, Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer