Maxwest Nitro 5.5
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Maxwest Orbit Z50
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Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
35.038.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
55.243.6
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.329.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.419.7
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 Z50, although both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Nitro 5.5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, while the Orbit Z50 uses a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, providing similar photographic performance.
- The Nitro 5.5 has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Orbit Z50, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Nitro runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, while the Orbit Z50 operates on an older Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, which may affect the user experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nitro being slightly larger and heavier than the Orbit Z50.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Maxwest Orbit Z50
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
174 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass