MAXWEST Vice 4G Black 128GB
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A tiny 4G phone that's great for calls and terrible for everything else. Buy it for your grandma, not for yourself.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Super light at 84g, fits anywhere
- 128GB storage is overkill in a good way
- Has a headphone jack, which is rare now
- Simple 4G calling with VoLTE
Cons
- 2MP camera is basically a potato
- 1000mAh battery won't last a full day
- No water resistance at all
- Display is bottom 6% of all phones
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The 2MP camera is one of the worst we've seen, landing in the bottom 15% of all phones. The 1000mAh battery is also pretty rough, sitting in the bottom quarter. But here's the thing: this phone isn't about performance. It's about being small and simple. At 84g, it's lighter than most candy bars. The 128GB storage is actually generous for a phone this basic, but you won't be filling it with photos from that camera.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Performance
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 2 |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 1000 Wh |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Connectivity
| 5G | No |
| NFC | No |
| SIM | Standard SIM |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | No |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
vs Competition
The Vice Vice 4G is in a completely different league than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or Google Pixel 7 Pro. Those are flagship phones with cameras that could shoot a movie. The Vice Vice is more like a modern feature phone. The Motorola Moto G Power 2025 is the real competitor here. It costs more but gives you a real battery, a real screen, and a real camera. If you can stretch your budget, get the Moto G. If you can't, the Vice Vice is a compromise.
| Spec | MAXWEST Vice 4G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Motorola Moto G power - 2025 | Apple iPhone 14 | FNCOCO I26 U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | - | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | - | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Apple A15 Bionic | Mediatek Dimensity 9400 |
| RAM (GB) | - | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 128 | 512 | 128 | 128 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 2 | 108 | 50 | 50 | 12 | 108 |
| Front Camera Mp | - | 40 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 68 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 1000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3279 | 7000 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 45 | 30 | 30 | 15 | - |
| Wireless Charging | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Five (g) | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | No | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | - |
| Operating System | - | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAXWEST Vice 4G | 14.6 | 14.8 | 25.8 | 5.8 | 29.7 | 22.5 | 6.7 | 31.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Compare | 89.6 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 93.7 | 95.9 | 73.3 | 90.7 | 55.3 |
| Google Pixel 7 Pro Compare | 89.6 | 79 | 88.7 | 96.4 | 71.9 | 81.6 | 90.7 | 50.3 |
| Motorola Moto G power - 2025 Compare | 99.4 | 64.5 | 91.1 | 78.3 | 97.9 | 45 | 63.5 | 92.5 |
| Apple iPhone 14 Compare | 71.6 | 55.5 | 40.1 | 83.3 | 71.9 | 64.8 | 91.6 | 86.5 |
| FNCOCO I26 U Compare | 31.4 | 37.9 | 83.1 | 44.3 | 86.1 | 96.8 | 39.3 | 73.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At 90 CAD, this is a throwaway phone. If you need a basic 4G device for calls and texts, it's fine. But you can get a used Moto G or similar for not much more, and those actually have usable screens and batteries. This is only worth it if you specifically need something tiny and dumb.
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Overview
The MAXWEST Vice Vice 4G is a tiny, cheap 4G phone that does exactly one thing well: make calls. It's got a 2MP camera, a 1000mAh battery, and 128GB of storage, which is a weird combo. But at around 90 CAD, it's not trying to be a smartphone. It's a backup phone, a kid's first phone, or a senior's simple phone. Just don't expect it to do anything else.
Common Questions
Q: Can this phone run WhatsApp or other apps?
No. This is not a smartphone. It's a basic 4G phone for calls and texts only. If you need apps, get a Moto G or similar.
Q: How long does the battery actually last?
With a 1000mAh battery, expect less than a day of light use. If you're making a lot of calls, you'll be charging it every night, maybe more.
Q: Is this phone unlocked?
Yes, it's sold as an unlocked phone. Buyers report it works with Public Mobile and other carriers just by popping in a SIM card.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a phone with a decent camera, a screen you can actually read, or battery life that lasts more than a day, this isn't it. Go get a used Motorola Moto G Power or even an older iPhone instead. You'll be much happier.
Verdict
The MAXWEST Vice Vice 4G is a niche product. It's for people who want a phone that can't do much, either for kids, seniors, or as a backup. The call quality is reportedly clear, and it's dead simple to use. But the battery and camera are genuinely bad. If you need a basic phone and this is all you can afford, it works. Otherwise, save up for something better.
