Maxwest Nitro 5
The Maxwest Nitro 5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC7731, 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
Size5" · 145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC7731
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 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 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum SC7731 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 220 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, June. Released 2015, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 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
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 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 Nitro 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Nitro 5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Nitro 5 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Maxwest Nitro 5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Nitro 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Nitro 5 has 2.1.
