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Maxwest Astro X55 8GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 21:42:58, Updated date: 2020-04-16 18:59:10

We've conducted a detailed review of the Maxwest Astro X55 8GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's features, performance, reviews

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's size

The "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has a width of 76.3mm, a length of 150.5mm, and a thickness of 7.8mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" is about 174.0g. You can feel some weight when holding it in one hand. You might feel tired if you operate it for a long time.

Assessing the overall ease of holding the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's screen

"Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has a 5.5inch display. It is fairly large and has a good presence. Photos, videos, and games will really enjoy this screen estate. It is also suited for productivity use such as creating a business document.

"Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has a mid-range screen. It is OK for normal use, but if you want to enjoy photos, videos, or games at their best, you may feel dissatisfied.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has relatively low performance, and for gaming, watching movies and the like it may feel slightly lacking in power. However, for usage such as net browsing, phone calls, Twitter and Instagram you probably won't feel much stress.

The "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's camera specs

"Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has a 8.0MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.

Also, "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has an 5.0MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" is 2200.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's general rating

The "Maxwest Astro X55 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

Advantages of Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

  • The display is very large, so it is perfect for watching videos or playing games.

Disadvantages of Maxwest Astro X55 8GB

  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB 's specs

Maxwest Astro X55 8GB
ImageMaxwest Astro X55 8GB
MakerMaxwest
Release date2016-02
ColorGold+White
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)76.3mm x 150.5mm x 7.8mm
Weight174.0g
Display size5.5inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density267ppi
Battery capacity2200.0mAh
ChipsetMediatek MT6580
CPU specs1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution8.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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