Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Nokia E63
Performance
61.028.0
Camera
14.110.0
Display
33.239.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
30.217.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.814.6
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 3.5 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Nokia E63's 2.36-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels, offering a more expansive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 512MB of RAM, while the E63 runs on a 369 MHz processor with 120MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Astro 3.5.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 supports video recording at 720p, whereas the E63 is limited to 320p at 15fps.
- The Astro 3.5 has a slightly smaller 1400mAh battery compared to the E63's 1500mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Astro 3.5 runs on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern experience than the E63's Symbian OS 9.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Astro 3.5 being slightly lighter and thinner than the E63.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Nokia E63
General
Release Date
2015
2008
Announced
2015
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.36"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~169 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
ARM 11 369 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
120MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
320p@15fps
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-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
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)
113 x 59 x 13 mm, 87 cc (4.45 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight
125 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Ultramarine Blue, Ruby Red, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.06 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

