Category Breakdown
LG K7 (2017)
Maxwest Astro 5
Performance
41.638.7
Camera
15.419.0
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.330.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.722.6
Summary
- The LG K7 (2017) features a slightly lighter build at 143g compared to the Maxwest Astro 5's 154g, with both phones having a 5.0" IPS LCD display and identical resolution.
- In terms of performance, the K7 is equipped with a more advanced Mediatek MT6737M chipset and offers better RAM options, while the Astro 5 has a slightly faster CPU but less RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K7 can only record video at 720p, whereas the Astro 5 supports 1080p.
- The K7 has a larger 2500mAh battery compared to the Astro 5's 2000mAh.
- Software-wise, the K7 runs on Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated experience compared to the Astro 5's Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K7 (2017)
Maxwest Astro 5
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Weight
143 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titan, Brown
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

