Maxwest Astro 5
The Maxwest Astro 5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · 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
Size5" · 142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 154g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, November. Released 2014, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
154g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
📶 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 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Astro 5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Astro 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Astro 5 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Maxwest Astro 5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Astro 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Astro 5 has 4.0, A2DP.
