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Archos Diamond 2 Plus

Archos Diamond 2 Plus

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LG K42

LG K42

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Category Breakdown

Archos Diamond 2 Plus
LG K42
Performance
65.467.2
Camera
28.419.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.428.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.753.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.534.6

Summary

  • The Archos Diamond 2 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the LG K42's larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the LG K42 uses the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, which is more efficient but has a lower clock speed.
  • The camera capabilities of the Archos include a 20.7 MP rear camera, outperforming the LG K42's 13 MP setup, although both can record video at 1080p.
  • The LG K42 has a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Archos's 2950 mAh, providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 6.0, while the LG K42 comes with Android 10, which is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Archos Diamond 2 Plus
LG K42

General

Release Date

2016
2020, September 21

Announced

2016
2020, September 21

Description

N/A
Also known as LG K52 in Brazil

Display

Size

5.5"
6.6"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

20.7 MP, f/2.4, PDAF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide)

Front Camera Features

HDR
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2950 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

148.3 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.84 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

Weight

193 g
182 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Gray, Green

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass