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Maxwest Astro 3.5

Maxwest Astro 3.5

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

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Category Breakdown

Maxwest Astro 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.353.3

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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 Details

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA
N/A

Video Recording

720p
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Black

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

OS Version

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes