Maxwest Orbit 5400
The Maxwest Orbit 5400 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm (5.63 x 2.92 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 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 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 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
2013, April. Released 2013, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 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
170g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
143 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm (5.63 x 2.92 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Maxwest Orbit 5400 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Orbit 5400 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 5400 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 5400 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit 5400 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Orbit 5400 ships with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Maxwest Orbit 5400 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Orbit 5400 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Maxwest Orbit 5400 has 3.0, A2DP.
