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Archos Diamond Alpha#4164

Released: 2017

Archos Diamond Alpha

Overall Score

35.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4164)35.7
Performance(#3146)70.9
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5042)23.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3507)54.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF13 MP B/W
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2950 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass