Category Breakdown
Archos 55b Cobalt
Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG (2014)
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.453.5
Summary
- The Archos 55b Cobalt features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Asus utilizes an Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core processor, both with 16GB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both devices offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Asus can record video at 1080p, compared to the Archos's 720p.
- The battery of the Archos is smaller at 2600 mAh, while the Asus has a 3230 mAh capacity, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Asus originally launched with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradeable to 5.0.2 Lollipop.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 55b Cobalt
Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG (2014)
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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 MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Intel Atom Z2560
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155 x 79 x 0 mm (6.10 x 3.11 x 0.0 in)
166.9 x 84.3 x 9.9 mm (6.57 x 3.32 x 0.39 in)
Weight
188 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

