Maxwest Astro JR
#7024
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
#7072Category Breakdown
Maxwest Astro JR
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Performance
59.262.7
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.040.5
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.127.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.920.7
Summary
- The Maxwest Astro JR features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro has a slightly smaller 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Astro JR is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572M chipset, whereas the Xperia mini pro utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with a single-core CPU, both with 1.0 GHz clock speed but the Xperia has double the RAM at 512MB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Xperia mini pro offering a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and 720p video recording, compared to the Astro JR's basic 2 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Astro JR at 1300 mAh versus the Xperia's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Astro JR runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Xperia mini pro operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) but not beyond that.
- Build quality shows the Astro JR as lighter at 116g, while the Xperia mini pro is bulkier at 136g with a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Astro JR
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
Previously known as XPERIA X10 mini pro2
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
Memory
256MB 512MB
512MB RAM, 400MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
92 x 53 x 18 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.71 in)
Weight
116 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black, White, Pink, Turquoise
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass