Maxwest Astro 4.5
#8443
Yezz Billy 4
#7551Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 4.5
Yezz Billy 4
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.453.3
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 4.5 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Yezz Billy 4 has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 4.5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572M chipset, whereas the Billy 4 utilizes a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Billy 4 includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its photography options.
- The Astro 4.5 has a larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the 1300 mAh battery of the Billy 4.
- In terms of software, the Astro runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Billy operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, leading to different user experiences and app availability.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Astro being slightly heavier and larger than the more compact and lighter Billy.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 4.5
Yezz Billy 4
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134.3 x 66.7 x 10 mm (5.29 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
122.5 x 64.4 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight
131 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Gray, Blue
White, Black, Red, Gun Metal, Blue, Yellow, Champing Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes