Maxwest Astro JR
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Pantech Link II
#7603Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro JR
Pantech Link II
Performance
59.235.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
13.110.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.119.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.918.1
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro JR features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Pantech Link II's smaller 2.4-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels, providing a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Astro JR is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 256MB of RAM, while the Link II has unspecified processing capabilities but offers 200MB of storage.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro JR has a slightly better software experience with Android 4.2.2.
- The Astro JR also has a larger 1300mAh battery compared to the Link II's 1000mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality-wise, the Astro JR is slightly heavier at 116g and thicker at 11.4mm, while the Link II is lighter at 94g and thinner at 10mm.
- Connectivity options differ, as the Astro JR supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, whereas the Link II lacks Wi-Fi and uses Bluetooth 2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro JR
Pantech Link II
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
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
N/A
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
256MB 512MB
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
114 x 61 x 10 mm (4.49 x 2.40 x 0.39 in)
Weight
116 g
94 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A