Maxwest Astro 4.5
The Maxwest Astro 4.5 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)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 131g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 218 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Weight
131g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
134.3 x 66.7 x 10 mm (5.29 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Gray, Blue
