Maxwest Virtue Z5

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, June. Released 2014, July
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 147 x 75 x 9.3 mm (5.79 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight 140 g (4.94 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~62.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.0
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 6 h
MISC
Colors Black, White, Blue, Pink

Overview of Maxwest Virtue Z5 Specifications

Design and Display Quality

The Maxwest Virtue Z5, launched in July 2014, sports a compact design with dimensions of 147 x 75 x 9.3 mm and a lightweight profile at just 140 grams. It accommodates Dual SIM functionality (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by), enhancing its appeal to users who need to manage multiple numbers. The smartphone features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD screen, with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 196 ppi. This display quality is typical for budget devices, providing adequate visibility and color reproduction for basic tasks.

Performance and Operating System

Powered by the Mediatek MT6582M chipset and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, the Virtue Z5 operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The device includes 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSDHC card, offering fundamental performance for standard smartphone applications and day-to-day activities.

Camera Capabilities

The main camera on the Virtue Z5 is an 8 MP autofocus unit equipped with an LED flash, capable of recording videos at 720p@30fps. This setup allows for decent image capture under various conditions. The front-facing camera is a basic VGA shooter, suitable for simple video calls but limited in capturing high-quality selfies.

Connectivity and Battery Life

The device supports essential connectivity options including Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and microUSB 2.0. It also features a stereo FM radio. NFC is not supported. The Virtue Z5 is powered by a 2300 mAh removable battery, providing up to 300 hours of standby time and about 6 hours of talk time, which is on the lower end for modern smartphone standards but typical for phones of its era and price range.

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