Overall Score
26.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#5723)26.7
Performance(#5932)45.7
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5290)42.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Archos 55b Cobalt features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 155 x 79 mm, weighing 188 grams, and it comes in a gray color without water resistance.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.1 GHz and an Adreno 304 GPU, supported by options of 16GB or 32GB storage paired with 1GB or 2GB RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit capable of 720p video recording, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- Battery capacity stands at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Overall, the Archos 55b Cobalt offers basic features suitable for everyday tasks.
- Special features are minimal, with no HDR support or advanced camera technologies.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
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
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz
GPUAdreno 304
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 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
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155 x 79 x 0 mm (6.10 x 3.11 x 0.0 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGray
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-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
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity