Maxwest Orbit Z50
The Maxwest Orbit Z50 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play, 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 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play 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
2013, June. Released 2013, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 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 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 Z50 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Maxwest Orbit Z50 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit Z50 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit Z50 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Maxwest Orbit Z50 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Maxwest Orbit Z50 ships with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Maxwest Orbit Z50 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Maxwest Orbit Z50 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Maxwest Orbit Z50 has 3.0, A2DP.
