Archos 50b Helium 4G
#5970
BLU Grand Max
#5707Category Breakdown
Archos 50b Helium 4G
BLU Grand Max
Performance
47.841.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.129.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.726.7
Summary
- The Archos 50b Helium 4G and BLU Grand Max both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a slightly lower clock speed compared to the Mediatek MT6580 in the BLU, which operates at 1.3 GHz.
- Both phones have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, but the Grand Max has a more capable 8 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP selfie camera on the Archos.
- The BLU Grand Max also boasts a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Archos, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Archos runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, while the BLU Grand Max operates on a more recent Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50b Helium 4G
BLU Grand Max
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 71.5 x 9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity