Archos 50 Cobalt
#6171
BLU Grand M3
#5105Category Breakdown
Archos 50 Cobalt
BLU Grand M3
Performance
41.049.4
Camera
15.427.9
Display
56.554.4
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.840.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.929.3
Summary
- The Archos 50 Cobalt features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Grand M3 has a slightly larger 5.34-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the BLU Grand M3 utilizes a more capable Mediatek MT6739 with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, offering better processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Grand M3 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Archos's 720p.
- The battery capacity of the BLU Grand M3 is 2500 mAh, larger than the Archos's 2000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Lastly, the Archos runs on Android 5.1.1, while the BLU Grand M3 operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50 Cobalt
BLU Grand M3
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
For USA
Display
Size
5"
5.34"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.5 x 71.5 x 9.2 mm (5.57 x 2.81 x 0.36 in)
149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue/Gray
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity