Archos 50b Platinum
#6270
Maxwest Orbit Z50
#6290Category Breakdown
Archos 50b Platinum
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes