Category Breakdown
Archos 45 Platinum
HTC EVO Design 4G
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.854.7
Summary
- The Archos 45 Platinum features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the HTC EVO Design 4G has a smaller 4.0-inch LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 275 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 4GB of RAM, but the Archos has a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU compared to the dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion in the HTC.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with 720p video capability, but the HTC offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, while the Archos lacks a front camera.
- The Archos has a slightly larger 1600 mAh battery compared to the 1520 mAh battery in the HTC.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs Android 4.1.2, whereas the HTC originally launched with Android 2.3.4 but can be upgraded to 4.0, featuring HTC's Sense UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 45 Platinum
HTC EVO Design 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
For SprintAlso known as HTC Hero 4G, HTC Kingdom
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1520 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.5 x 71.8 x 9.2 mm (5.61 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
121.9 x 61 x 11.9 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150 g
147.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

