Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851
MWg UBiQUiO 503g
#9371Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
MWg UBiQUiO 503g
Performance
61.028.6
Camera
14.139.6
Display
33.211.7
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.214.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.812.5
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 3.5 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a slightly better viewing experience compared to the MWg UBiQUiO 503g's 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 512MB of RAM, while the UBiQUiO 503g runs on a 520 MHz Intel XScale CPU with 96MB of RAM, making the Astro 3.5 generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the UBiQUiO offers autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Astro 3.5 has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly less than the UBiQUiO's 1500 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- The Astro 3.5 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience compared to the UBiQUiO's Windows Mobile 6 Professional, which is now outdated.
- Overall, the Astro 3.5 presents a more contemporary build and software experience, while the UBiQUiO has a more robust camera feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
MWg UBiQUiO 503g
General
Release Date
2015
2007
Announced
2015
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
96MB RAM, 192MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
123 x 65 x 17 mm (4.84 x 2.56 x 0.67 in)
Weight
125 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A