LG A230
#8708
Maxwest MX
#8975Category Breakdown
LG A230
Maxwest MX
Performance
20.522.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
19.519.5
Battery
9.16.5
Build
16.00.2
Connectivity
10.55.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.413.7
Summary
- The LG A230 features a smaller 1.77-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Maxwest MX has a slightly larger 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG A230 has 25MB of storage and 25MB of RAM, compared to the Maxwest MX's 32MB of RAM and storage.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack a front-facing camera, but the A230 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 950mAh versus the MX's 800mAh.
- The build quality of the LG A230 is more compact and lighter at 80g, while the Maxwest MX is slightly bulkier and heavier at 82g.
- Both phones run basic software experiences without advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG A230
Maxwest MX
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.77"
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
25MB
32MB RAM, 32MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD, up to 8 GB
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.8 x 46.6 x 13.9 mm (4.28 x 1.83 x 0.55 in)
92 x 45 x 17.5 mm (3.62 x 1.77 x 0.69 in)
Weight
80 g
82 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A