Allview X2 Soul Style
#5869
Archos 50b Cobalt
#5809Category Breakdown
Allview X2 Soul Style
Archos 50b Cobalt
Performance
49.345.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.020.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.942.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.226.4
Summary
- The Allview X2 Soul Style features a lightweight build at 128g and a slim profile, while the Archos 50b Cobalt is heavier at 160g with slightly larger dimensions.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the X2 Soul Style is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.3 GHz compared to the Snapdragon 210 in the Archos, which runs at 1.1 GHz; however, both have 16GB of storage.
- The camera capabilities are comparable, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the X2 Soul Style supports 1080p video recording, while the Archos is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Allview at 2350mAh versus 2100mAh in the Archos, and the X2 Soul Style runs on an older Android 5.1, while the Archos operates on Android 6.0, potentially providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X2 Soul Style
Archos 50b Cobalt
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.2 x 7 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
144 x 72 x 0 mm (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.0 in)
Weight
128 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity