Archos 80 Helium 4G
#6221
BlackBerry Q5
#7361Category Breakdown
Archos 80 Helium 4G
BlackBerry Q5
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The Archos 80 Helium 4G features an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, providing a lower pixel density compared to the BlackBerry Q5's 3.1-inch display at 720 x 720 pixels, which offers a sharper image due to its higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Q5 has 2GB of RAM compared to the Helium's 1GB, potentially leading to better multitasking on the BlackBerry.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Q5's f/2.4 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance.
- The Helium's battery capacity is significantly larger at 3500 mAh compared to the Q5's 2180 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 4.3, while the BlackBerry operates on BlackBerry OS 10.2, which is upgradable, offering a different user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Q5 being more compact and lightweight at 120g, while the Helium's dimensions and weight are not specified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 80 Helium 4G
BlackBerry Q5
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
3.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
PPI
768
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Silver
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes