Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 4
O2 XDA Exec
Performance
34.126.1
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.912.2
Battery
14.016.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.213.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.214.8
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 4 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density than the O2 XDA Exec's 3.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 640 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 4 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572M processor with 4GB of RAM, while the XDA Exec utilizes a 520 MHz Intel Bulverde CPU with 64GB of RAM, indicating a significant difference in memory capacity.
- The Astro 4 has a 2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, compared to the Exec's 1.3 MP camera, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the XDA Exec at 1620 mAh versus the Astro 4's 1400 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Astro 4 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the XDA Exec operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, highlighting a distinct difference in software experience.
- Overall, the Astro 4 is lighter and more compact, whereas the XDA Exec is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 4
O2 XDA Exec
General
Release Date
2014
2005
Announced
2014
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toQtek 9000,i-mate JASJARand T-Mobile MDA IV.
Display
Size
4"
3.6"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
480
640
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
Intel Bulverde 520 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
SDIO/MMC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 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
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm (4.94 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
127 x 81 x 25 mm (5.0 x 3.19 x 0.98 in)
Weight
122 g
285 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Stylish black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

