Maxwest Astro X55
The Maxwest Astro X55 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, January. Released 2016, February
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 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
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
174g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Astro X55 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Astro X55 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro X55 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Astro X55 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Astro X55 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Astro X55 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Maxwest Astro X55 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Astro X55 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Astro X55 has 4.0, A2DP.
