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Maxwest Astro 3.5

Maxwest Astro 3.5

#6851
Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

#7574

Category Breakdown

Maxwest Astro 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
61.051.5
Camera
14.110.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
30.216.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.818.3

Summary

  • The Maxwest Astro 3.5 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 512MB RAM, while the Prevail has an 800 MHz processor with 117MB RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Astro.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro can record video at 720p, whereas the Prevail is limited to 320p.
  • The Astro's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly lower than the Prevail's 1500 mAh, which may impact longevity.
  • The Astro runs on Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Prevail's Android 2.2.
  • Build quality shows the Astro being heavier at 125g and thicker at 11mm, while the Prevail is lighter at 108g and slightly thicker at 12mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Maxwest Astro 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Prevail

General

Release Date

2015
2011

Announced

2015
2011

Description

N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent

Display

Size

3.5"
3.2"

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 (~180 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7627-3

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
800 MHz

GPU

Mali-400
N/A

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
117MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

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
320p

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)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)

Weight

125 g
108 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.84 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / CDMA2000

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass