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Archos 50b Platinum

Archos 50b Platinum

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Maxwest Nitro 5.5

Maxwest Nitro 5.5

#6722

Category Breakdown

Archos 50b Platinum
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
39.035.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.630.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.922.4

Summary

  • The Archos 50b 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 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 in the Maxwest, giving it an edge in multitasking.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Archos can record video at 1080p, whereas the Maxwest is limited to 720p.
  • The Archos has a smaller 1900 mAh battery, while the Maxwest offers a larger 2200 mAh capacity, potentially providing better battery life.
  • Both devices run Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), ensuring a similar software experience, but the Archos is slightly lighter at 160g compared to the 174g of the Maxwest.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos 50b Platinum
Maxwest Nitro 5.5

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
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

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400MP2
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1900 mAh
2200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, 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)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)

Weight

160 g
174 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

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

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 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity