Overall Score
57.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3755)57.8
Performance(#2844)62.5
Camera(#2008)45.4
Display(#2934)70.5
Battery(#3884)43.5
Build(#2692)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Archos Diamond Alpha
Short Review
- The Archos Diamond Alpha features a sleek design with dimensions of 146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 155 grams, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera setup includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 16 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2950 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which may feel dated compared to current software.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of HDR in the display may limit viewing experiences in high dynamic range content.
- There are no stereo speakers, but a headphone jack is available for audio output.
- Overall, the Archos Diamond Alpha combines decent specifications in a compact form factor.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor Europe
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF13 MP B/W
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2950 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes