Maxwest Nitro 5M
The Maxwest Nitro 5M is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC7731, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · 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" · 144.2 x 73 x 10.3 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC7731
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum SC7731 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 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
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.2 x 73 x 10.3 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Nitro 5M does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Nitro 5M does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5M supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5M supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Nitro 5M has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Nitro 5M ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The Maxwest Nitro 5M uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Nitro 5M supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Maxwest Nitro 5M has 2.1, EDR.
