Maxwest Orbit 4600
The Maxwest Orbit 4600 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Broadcom BCM21663, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 136.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.37 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetBroadcom BCM21663
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Broadcom BCM21663 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 208 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, May. Released 2013, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21663
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
208 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
170g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
136.5 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.37 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, Black/Blue, Black/Red, White
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Orbit 4600 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Orbit 4600 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 4600 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 4600 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 4600 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Orbit 4600 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Maxwest Orbit 4600 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Orbit 4600 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Maxwest Orbit 4600 has 3.0, A2DP.
