Maxwest Orbit 3000
The Maxwest Orbit 3000 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (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" · 120.4 x 63.9 x 10.7 mm (4.74 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 116g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, October. Released 2013, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
116g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
120.4 x 63.9 x 10.7 mm (4.74 x 2.52 x 0.42 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 Orbit 3000 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Orbit 3000 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 3000 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 3000 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 3000 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Orbit 3000 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Maxwest Orbit 3000 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Orbit 3000 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Maxwest Orbit 3000 has 4.0, A2DP.
