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Archos 55 Cobalt Plus#5892

Released: 2016

Archos 55 Cobalt Plus

Overall Score

26.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5892)26.1
Performance(#5983)45.2
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5235)22.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5153)43.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Archos 55 Cobalt Plus

Short Review

  • The Archos 55 Cobalt Plus features a plastic build with dimensions of 152.5 x 77 x 8.3 mm and weighs 130g, making it relatively lightweight.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi, suitable for everyday use.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset, a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
  • The rear camera offers a 13 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the front-facing camera is limited to 2 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 2700 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), the software experience may feel dated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
  • The device is available in blue and gray colors, though it does not feature water resistance.
  • Overall, the Archos 55 Cobalt Plus is a basic smartphone with essential features for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions152.5 x 77 x 8.3 mm (6.00 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue/Gray
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity