alcatel Idol 2 S
#6449
Archos 55b Cobalt
#5723Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2 S
Archos 55b Cobalt
Performance
34.045.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.742.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.626.7
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 S features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Archos 55b Cobalt has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 2 S is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, compared to the Archos's quad-core 1.1 GHz Snapdragon 210, with the Idol 2 S having 1GB of RAM and the Archos offering options of 1GB or 2GB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Idol 2 S featuring an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, while the Archos boasts a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Archos at 2600 mAh versus the Idol 2 S's 2150 mAh.
- Lastly, the Idol 2 S runs on Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4), whereas the Archos 55b Cobalt operates on Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2 S
Archos 55b Cobalt
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
GPU
N/A
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.5 x 69.7 x 7.5 mm (5.37 x 2.74 x 0.30 in)
155 x 79 x 0 mm (6.10 x 3.11 x 0.0 in)
Weight
126 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Chocolate, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity