Maxwest Astro 5
#6863
Micromax A110 Canvas 2
#7969Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 5
Micromax A110 Canvas 2
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.0
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 5 and Micromax A110 Canvas 2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Astro 5 is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Canvas 2 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, giving the Astro 5 a slight edge in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Astro 5 offers 1080p video recording, whereas the Canvas 2 lacks specific video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging or wireless charging options.
- The Astro 5 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Canvas 2 initially operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with an upgrade option to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Build-wise, the Astro 5 is lighter at 154g compared to the Canvas 2's 168g, and their dimensions differ slightly, with the Astro 5 being more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 5
Micromax A110 Canvas 2
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@25fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
147 x 76.5 x 9.7 mm (5.79 x 3.01 x 0.38 in)
Weight
154 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes