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Archos 55b Cobalt

Archos 55b Cobalt

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Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417

Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417

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Category Breakdown

Archos 55b Cobalt
Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417
Performance
45.749.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.421.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.740.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.3

Summary

  • The Archos 55b Cobalt and Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Cobalt has a slightly heavier build at 188g compared to the 145g of the Mega.
  • In terms of performance, the Cobalt is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Mega uses a Mediatek MT6735 with a 1.3 GHz CPU, offering a marginally better performance.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mega supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Cobalt is limited to 720p.
  • The Cobalt has a 2600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Mega's 2500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Software-wise, the Cobalt runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated experience compared to the Mega's Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos 55b Cobalt
Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417

General

Release Date

2017
2015

Announced

2017
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 304
Mali-T720MP2

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2600 mAh
2500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

155 x 79 x 0 mm (6.10 x 3.11 x 0.0 in)
146.5 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.77 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)

Weight

188 g
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity