Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851
Samsung i640
#8740Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Samsung i640
Performance
61.025.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
14.010.3
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
30.210.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.814.3
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 Samsung i640's smaller 2.4-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- 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 i640 operates on a 416 MHz CPU with 64MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Astro 3.5.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro 3.5 can record video at 720p, whereas the i640's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Astro 3.5 has a 1400mAh battery, slightly larger than the i640's 1000mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Astro 3.5 runs on Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern experience compared to the i640's Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0.
- Build quality shows the Astro 3.5 is lighter at 125g, while the i640 weighs 148g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Samsung i640
General
Release Date
2015
2008
Announced
2015
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA videocall camera
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
94.4 x 61 x 16.9 mm (3.72 x 2.40 x 0.67 in)
Weight
125 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.12 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 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A