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

