Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851
Palm Treo Pro
#8429Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Palm Treo Pro
Performance
61.036.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
33.210.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
30.221.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.815.2
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 3.5 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Palm Treo Pro has a smaller 2.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Treo Pro's 528 MHz processor and 100MB of RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities for the Astro.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro supports 720p video recording, whereas the Treo Pro does not specify video capabilities.
- The Astro 3.5 has a 1400mAh battery, slightly less than the 1500mAh battery of the Treo Pro, which may affect overall longevity.
- Software-wise, the Astro runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Treo Pro operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, offering different user experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Astro is lighter at 125g and has a slimmer profile compared to the Treo Pro, which weighs 133g and is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Palm Treo Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2008
Announced
2015
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~181 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7201
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 130
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
100MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
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)
114 x 60 x 13.4 mm (4.49 x 2.36 x 0.53 in)
Weight
125 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Obsidian
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.60 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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
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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A