Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851
NIU Niutek 3.5D
#6974Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
NIU Niutek 3.5D
Performance
61.061.1
Camera
14.112.7
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.231.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.821.1
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 3.5 and NIU Niutek 3.5D both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a Mediatek MT6572 chipset and a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, along with 512MB of RAM, resulting in comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Niutek records video at 480p, while the Astro supports 720p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1400mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Astro is slightly heavier at 125g compared to the Niutek's 108g, and the software experience differs, with the Astro running Android 4.4.2 and the Niutek on Android 4.2.
- Connectivity options also vary, as the Niutek supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0, while the Astro has standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
NIU Niutek 3.5D
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Single SIM: NiuTek 3.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 3.5D
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
118 x 62.5 x 13.5 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.53 in)
Weight
125 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity