Maxwest Orbit Z50

Key Specifications

  • 5.0-inch IPS LCD
  • Dual SIM with 2G & 3G network
  • Snapdragon S4 Play
  • 8 MP rear camera with dual-LED
  • 2 MP front camera for selfies
  • 4GB storage, microSDHC card slot
  • Removable 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery
  • Available in Black, White, and Pink
6.4
Display6.5 / 10
Battery6 / 10
Camera6 / 10
Design7 / 10
Performance6.5 / 10
Launch
Announced 2013, June. Released 2013, June
Status Discontinued
Display
Type LED-backlit IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm² (~66.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
Design
Dimensions 143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight 170 g (6.00 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors Black, White, Pink
Rear Camera
Single 8 MP, AF
Features Dual-LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
Front Camera
Single 2 MP
Video
Performance
OS Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 203
Storage
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
Battery
Type Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
Speaker
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Connectivity
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio Stereo FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Networks
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 – D570a
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Features
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Quick Review

Maxwest Orbit Z50 Quick Review

The Maxwest Orbit Z50 is an entry-level Android smartphone released in 2013, featuring a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, delivering decent performance for basic tasks.

It comes with an 8 MP rear camera equipped with a dual-LED flash and a 2 MP front camera for selfies. The device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, and stereo FM radio. The removable 2000mAh battery offers up to 900 hours of standby time and up to 24 hours of talk time on 2G, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.

Maxwest Orbit Z50 Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large 5.0-inch IPS LCD display
  • Quad-core processor for smooth performance
  • Expandable storage via microSDHC
  • Long battery life with removable battery

Cons

  • Outdated Android 4.1.2 OS
  • No 4G LTE support
  • Low internal storage (4GB)