Maxwest Astro JR
#8135
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7503Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro JR
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
58.059.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.3
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro JR features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, both with the same resolution but the Astro JR has a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Astro JR is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has more RAM, while the Prevail operates on an 800 MHz single-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail offers video recording at 320p, whereas the Astro JR does not specify video quality.
- The Astro JR has a smaller 1300 mAh battery compared to the Prevail's 1500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both phones run outdated Android versions, with the Astro JR on Jelly Bean and the Prevail on Froyo, impacting the software experience.
- Build-wise, the Astro JR is slightly heavier and thicker than the Prevail, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro JR
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
256MB 512MB
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
116 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes