Category Breakdown
Archos 50d Helium 4G
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The Archos 50d Helium 4G features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Archos uses the Snapdragon 410, whereas the Lumia employs the Snapdragon 400.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Lumia has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Lumia 640 XL has a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Archos's 2100 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Archos runs Android 5.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, but the Lumia is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 50d Helium 4G
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146 x 72.2 x 8.4 mm (5.75 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark blue, Black
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

