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Archos 50b Platinum

Archos 50b Platinum

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Maxwest Orbit Z50

Maxwest Orbit Z50

#7277

Category Breakdown

Archos 50b Platinum
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
39.038.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.243.6
Battery
18.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.629.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.919.7

Summary

  • The Archos 50b Platinum and Maxwest Orbit Z50 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Archos utilizes a Mediatek MT6582 chipset, while the Maxwest is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play.
  • In terms of performance, the Archos has a slightly higher CPU clock speed at 1.3 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz of the Maxwest.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Archos supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Maxwest is limited to 720p.
  • The Archos has a smaller 1900 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh in the Maxwest, which may provide slightly better longevity.
  • Both smartphones run older versions of Android, with the Archos on KitKat and the Maxwest on Jelly Bean, impacting the software experience.
  • The build quality is similar, with the Archos being slightly larger and lighter than the Maxwest.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos 50b Platinum
Maxwest Orbit Z50

General

Release Date

2014
2013

Announced

2014
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Mali-400MP2
Adreno 203

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Dual-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
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)

Weight

160 g
170 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass