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Vertu Aster vs Vodafone Smart X9

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Vertu Aster

Vertu Aster

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • WeightSmart X9: 40 g lighterSmart X9: 153 g · Aster: 193 g
  • WidthAster: 2.3 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · Smart X9: 71.3 mm
  • Screen diagonalAster: 1 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · Smart X9: 5.7 in
  • ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) / Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · Smart X9: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
  • DepthSmart X9: 3.2 mm thinnerSmart X9: 8 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
  • HeightAster: 4.8 mm shorterAster: 143.4 mm · Smart X9: 148.2 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front
Aster: 143.4 × 69 mm 1 Smart X9: 148.2 × 71.3 mm 2
Side
Aster: 143.4 × 11.2 mm 1 Smart X9: 148.2 × 8 mm 2
  1. 1. Aster
    Height
    143.4 mm
    Width
    69 mm
    Depth
    11.2 mm+3.2 mm versus Smart X9
    Weight
    193 g
  2. 2. Smart X9
    Height
    148.2 mm+4.8 mm versus Aster
    Width
    71.3 mm+2.3 mm versus Aster
    Depth
    8 mm
    Weight
    153 g
Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aster193 g

    +40 g versus Smart X9

  2. 2. Smart X9153 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

Screen size
Aster: 4.7 in, 16:9, About 60.9 cm² rectangular area 1 Smart X9: 5.7 in, 18:9, About 83.8 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. Aster 4.7 in · 16:9 About 60.9 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. Smart X9 5.7 in · 18:9 About 83.8 cm² rectangular area

Smart X9 has approximately 37.7% more rectangular screen area than Aster.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
StorageAsterSmart X9
32 GB Not recorded 3 GB RAM
64 GB 2 GB RAM Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Aster

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
No

2. Smart X9

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 256 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aster2275 mAh
  2. 2. Smart X93100 mAh

    +825 mAh versus Aster

Specifications

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1. Aster2. Smart X9

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
  • 148.2 Х 71.3 Х 8 mm
Weight
  • 193 g
  • 153 g
Technology
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.7" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 2160 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2275 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 59.9 cm2
  • 82.7 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 60.5%
  • 78.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 473 PPI
  • 427 PPI
Screen protection
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • oleophobic coating
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • Hasselblad certified
  • AF
  • 16 MP
  • AF -5 MP
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2.1 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2.1 MP
  • 8 MP
Performance
Performance
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • Adreno 506
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 37242
  • 59232
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 509
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 887
Unknown
General specs
General specs
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Release date
  • 2014
  • October
  • 2018
  • December
Colors
  • Onyx Calf
  • Lagoon Calf
  • Blush Calf
  • Caviar Karung
  • Tangerine Karung
  • Raspberry Ostrich
  • Cognac Ostrich
  • Black
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 5440 EUR
  • 110 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.40 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features
SpecificationAsterSmart X9
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass

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