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

