Category Breakdown
Archos 50b Platinum
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Performance
39.041.0
Camera
19.124.2
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.021.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.641.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.925.5
Summary
- The Archos 50b Platinum features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the BQ Aquaris M4.5's 4.5-inch screen, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density, giving the BQ a slightly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is equipped with a Mediatek MT6582 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the BQ uses a Mediatek MT6735M with 8GB of RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities for the BQ.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BQ's camera has a wider aperture and a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP, enhancing its photography potential.
- The BQ also has a larger battery capacity at 2470 mAh compared to the Archos's 1900 mAh, likely offering better endurance.
- Lastly, the BQ runs on a more recent Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) compared to the Archos's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50b Platinum
BQ Aquaris M4.5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.8 x 73 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

