Category Breakdown
Archos 50 Cobalt
Huawei Ascend D quad XL
Performance
41.048.2
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.567.9
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.831.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.925.5
Summary
- The Archos 50 Cobalt features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend D quad XL has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS+ LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, whereas the Huawei utilizes a more powerful Huawei K3V2 chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Ascend D quad XL can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Archos.
- The battery capacity of the Archos is 2000 mAh, which is lower than the 2600 mAh battery found in the Huawei.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 5.1.1, offering a more recent experience than the older Android 4.0 on the Huawei.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50 Cobalt
Huawei Ascend D quad XL
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS+ LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
Huawei K3V2
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Vivante GC4000
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 2600 mAh battery
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)
129 x 64 x 10.9 mm (5.08 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight
135 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue/Gray
Metallic black, Ceramic white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

