Archos 50 Cobalt
#6171
BLU Grand Max
#5707Category Breakdown
Archos 50 Cobalt
BLU Grand Max
Performance
41.041.7
Camera
15.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.829.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.926.7
Summary
- The Archos 50 Cobalt and BLU Grand Max both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Grand Max offers a higher video recording capability at 1080p compared to the Cobalt's 720p.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a slightly faster Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Cobalt has a 1.0 GHz CPU.
- The Grand Max also has a more substantial battery capacity of 2200 mAh versus the Cobalt's 2000 mAh.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Cobalt using Android 5.1.1 and the Grand Max on Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience in the latter.
- Build quality-wise, the Grand Max is slightly larger and heavier, measuring 145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm and weighing 154 g, compared to the Cobalt's 141.5 x 71.5 x 9.2 mm and 135 g.
- Lastly, the Grand Max has a significantly better front camera at 8 MP compared to the Cobalt's 2 MP.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50 Cobalt
BLU Grand Max
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
8 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
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 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)
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue/Gray
Gold, Gray, Rose 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
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, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity