Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5882)54.5
Performance(#6609)54.3
Camera(#5045)42.1
Display(#2948)70.5
Battery(#3903)43.5
Build(#2710)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Archos 50 Helium 4G
Short Review
- The Archos 50 Helium 4G features a straightforward design with dimensions of 145 x 71.5 x 9 mm and a weight of 160g, making it relatively portable.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus capabilities, allowing for 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the front camera is limited to 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2000mAh, which may require frequent recharging due to its modest size.
- Running on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is basic and lacks the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Archos 50 Helium 4G offers essential features with no standout elements.
- Its design and performance cater to basic smartphone needs without advanced capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions145 x 71.5 x 9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes