Archos 50 Platinum
#6271
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#7368Category Breakdown
Archos 50 Platinum
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
Summary
- The Archos 50 Platinum features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 5.5 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 quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6572 in the Maxwest, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording and a 2 MP front camera.
- The Nitro 5.5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2200 mAh versus the 2000 mAh found in the Archos.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Maxwest operates on a newer Android 4.4.2 version.
- Build quality shows the Archos as lighter at 160.2g, whereas the Maxwest weighs 174.0g and offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50 Platinum
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.4 x 72.4 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
160.2 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes