Maxwest Astro JR
The Maxwest Astro JR is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Storage256MB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 116g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 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
2014, September. Released 2014, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
116g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
📶 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 JR does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the Maxwest Astro JR does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro JR supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro JR supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Astro JR has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Astro JR ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Maxwest Astro JR uses microUSB.
The Maxwest Astro JR supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Astro JR has 4.0, A2DP.
