Maxwest Astro 5s vs Maxwest Nitro 5M
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Maxwest Astro 5s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Maxwest Nitro 5M
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Maxwest Astro 5s
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Maxwest Nitro 5M
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 196 | 196 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.3 | 65.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6580M | Spreadtrum SC7731 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC | microSDHC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 300 h (3G) | Up to 300 h |
| talk time | Up to 6 h (3G) | Up to 8 h |
Body
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 144.4 | 144.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 148 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 73 |
Launch
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, July. Released 2016, August | 2016, September. Released 2016, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1900 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Maxwest Astro 5s | Maxwest Nitro 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Maxwest Astro 5s and Maxwest Nitro 5M are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Maxwest Nitro 5M packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Maxwest Astro 5s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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