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Archos 50 Platinum

Archos 50 Platinum

#6905
BLU Studio 5.5 S

BLU Studio 5.5 S

#6580

Category Breakdown

Archos 50 Platinum
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Performance
38.238.8
Camera
14.119.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.921.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.531.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.423.1

Summary

  • The Archos 50 Platinum features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BLU Studio 5.5 S has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the BLU uses a Mediatek MT6582M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 1080p, compared to the Archos's 720p.
  • The BLU also has a larger battery capacity of 2350 mAh compared to the Archos's 2000 mAh.
  • Both smartphones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the Archos on version 4.1.2 and the BLU on 4.2, offering a similar software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Archos being slightly lighter and more compact than the BLU.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos 50 Platinum
BLU Studio 5.5 S

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 203
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2350 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143.4 x 72.4 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
156 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)

Weight

160.2 g
166 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0

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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity