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Archos 50b Cobalt

Archos 50b Cobalt

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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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Category Breakdown

Archos 50b Cobalt
Lava Z81
Performance
45.756.0
Camera
15.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.745.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.431.5

Summary

  • The Archos 50b Cobalt features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
  • In terms of performance, the Lava Z81 is powered by a more efficient Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed compared to the Snapdragon 210 in the Archos.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z81 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Archos is limited to 720p.
  • The Lava Z81 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2100 mAh battery of the Archos, providing potentially longer usage.
  • Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 6.0, while the Lava Z81 operates on a more recent Android 8.1, enhancing the overall software experience.
  • The build quality of the Lava Z81 is slightly lighter at 141g compared to the 160g of the Archos, making it more comfortable to handle.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos 50b Cobalt
Lava Z81

General

Release Date

2017
2018

Announced

2017
2018

Description

N/A
For India

Display

Size

5"
5.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 304
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
13 MP, f/2.0

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

2100 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 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)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)

Weight

160 g
141 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Black/Blue, Gold/Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE

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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity