Category Breakdown
Archos 50d Helium 4G
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Performance
47.843.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.843.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.125.9
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
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, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Dark blue, Black
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core

