Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#7368
Maxwest Orbit X50
#6291Category Breakdown
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Maxwest Orbit X50
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.554.4
Summary
- The Maxwest Nitro 5.5 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD of the Maxwest Orbit X50, providing a slightly bigger viewing area.
- In terms of performance, the Nitro 5.5 is equipped with a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, while the Orbit X50 has a quad-core Broadcom BCM23550, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Nitro 5.5 has a higher resolution front camera at 2 MP versus the 0.3 MP of the Orbit X50.
- The Nitro 5.5 has a 2200 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Orbit X50's 2000 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Nitro 5.5 on Android 4.4.2 and the Orbit X50 on Android 4.2.2, affecting the software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nitro 5.5 being heavier at 174 g compared to the lighter 127 g of the Orbit X50.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Maxwest Orbit X50
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Broadcom BCM23550
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 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
2 MP
0.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
0.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
152 x 78 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
174 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Dual 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes