Maxwest Nitro 55M
The Maxwest Nitro 55M is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 152.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.02 x 3.06 x 0.32 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 2,800 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, October. Released 2017, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
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
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
180g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
152.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.02 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Nitro 55M does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Nitro 55M does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 55M supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 55M supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 55M has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Nitro 55M ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The Maxwest Nitro 55M uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Nitro 55M supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Maxwest Nitro 55M has 4.0, A2DP.
