Archos 50b Cobalt
#5809
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
Archos 50b Cobalt
Lava Icon
Performance
45.739.6
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.731.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.424.2
Summary
- The Archos 50b Cobalt and Lava Icon both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Lava Icon has a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, although both have 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Icon supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Archos is limited to 720p.
- The Lava Icon also has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Archos's 2100 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Lava Icon operates on the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, affecting the overall user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Lava Icon is lighter at 143g and has a slimmer profile compared to the Archos, which weighs 160g and has a thicker design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50b Cobalt
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For India
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 72 x 0 mm (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.0 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity