Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro 5
Posh Orion Pro X500
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro 5 and Posh Orion Pro X500 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, although the Posh Orion Pro X500 has an additional 1GB of RAM for potentially better multitasking.
- The camera specifications are identical with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Astro 5 supports 1080p video recording while the Orion Pro X500 is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity differs slightly, with the Astro 5 at 2000mAh and the Orion Pro X500 at 1800mAh, impacting overall longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4, but the Orion Pro X500 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the Astro 5.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Astro 5 being lighter and slightly thinner than the Orion Pro X500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro 5
Posh Orion Pro X500
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP, AF
Video Recording
1080p@25fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
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)
144 x 73.4 x 9.7 mm (5.67 x 2.89 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, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

