Category Breakdown
Archos 45 Helium 4G
BLU Advance L5
Performance
40.239.1
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
17.813.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.633.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.824.5
Summary
- The Archos 45 Helium 4G features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch display of the BLU Advance L5, with both offering a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels but the BLU having a higher pixel density at ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the BLU has a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with 16GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Archos can record video at 1080p, whereas the BLU is limited to 720p; the BLU also includes a 2 MP selfie camera, absent in the Archos.
- The Archos has a 1850 mAh battery, which is larger than the BLU's 1300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, while the BLU operates on a more recent Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Archos is slightly heavier at 140g versus the BLU's 104g, with the latter being more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 45 Helium 4G
BLU Advance L5
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
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
1850 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.31 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
124.8 x 65.2 x 10.4 mm (4.91 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
Weight
140 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Cyan, Lime, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

