Archos 55b Cobalt
#5723
XOLO Era 1X
#5742Category Breakdown
Archos 55b Cobalt
XOLO Era 1X
Performance
45.738.6
Camera
15.429.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.421.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.738.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.6
Summary
- The Archos 55b Cobalt features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the XOLO Era 1X has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the XOLO utilizes a Spreadtrum SC9832A with a faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the Archos having a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, compared to the XOLO's 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras, with the latter supporting 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Archos at 2600 mAh versus the XOLO's 2500 mAh, and both devices run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the Archos is bulkier at 188g and larger dimensions, while the XOLO is more compact and lighter, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 55b Cobalt
XOLO Era 1X
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9832A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP3
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
dual-LED flash
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-Po 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)
145.5 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
188 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, Brown/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, 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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity