Category Breakdown
Allview X2 Soul Style
Archos 55 Cobalt Plus
Performance
49.345.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.022.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.943.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.226.1
Summary
- The Allview X2 Soul Style features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Archos 55 Cobalt Plus has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Allview is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, compared to the Archos's 1.0 GHz variant, which may result in better performance for the Allview.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Allview supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Archos is limited to 720p.
- The Allview has a smaller 2350 mAh battery, while the Archos offers a larger 2700 mAh capacity.
- Both smartphones run on Android Lollipop, with the Archos slightly updated to version 5.1.1.
- Overall, the Allview X2 Soul Style may provide a better multimedia experience, while the Archos 55 Cobalt Plus offers a larger display and battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X2 Soul Style
Archos 55 Cobalt Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-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)
152.5 x 77 x 8.3 mm (6.00 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
128 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Blue/Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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, DLNA, hotspot
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

