Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851
verykool s3501 Lynx
#7067Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 3.5
verykool s3501 Lynx
Performance
61.063.1
Camera
14.115.4
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.010.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.220.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.820.7
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 3.5 and verykool s3501 Lynx both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 3.5 is equipped with a slightly less powerful Mediatek MT6572M chipset and a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, compared to the Lynx's Mediatek MT6571 and 1.3 GHz CPU, which may result in marginally better performance for the Lynx.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers a front camera.
- The Astro 3.5 has a larger 1400 mAh battery, while the Lynx has a smaller 1000 mAh battery, which may affect longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a similar software experience, but the Astro 3.5 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Lynx.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 3.5
verykool s3501 Lynx
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
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 (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6571 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
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
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)
113.4 x 60.2 x 12.5 mm (4.46 x 2.37 x 0.49 in)
Weight
125 g
88.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Yellow, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer