Maxwest Astro 3.5
The Maxwest Astro 3.5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 125g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August. Released 2015, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
125g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Astro 3.5 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Maxwest Astro 3.5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Astro 3.5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Astro 3.5 has 4.0, A2DP.
