Archos Diamond Plus
#5489
BLU Life Pure XL
#5364Category Breakdown
Archos Diamond Plus
BLU Life Pure XL
Performance
53.561.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.045.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.628.2
Summary
- The Archos Diamond Plus and BLU Life Pure XL both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Archos utilizes a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the BLU is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with a quad-core CPU, suggesting better processing capabilities for the BLU.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the BLU's camera sensor is slightly larger, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Archos has a 2850 mAh battery, compared to the BLU's 2500 mAh, giving it a slight edge in battery capacity.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs Android 5.1.1, while the BLU starts with Android 4.2.2 but can be upgraded to 4.4.2, indicating a more modern experience on the Archos.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Archos being slightly larger and heavier than the BLU.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos Diamond Plus
BLU Life Pure XL
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as BLU L260L (32GB+3GB), L259L (16GB+2GB)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (L259L), 32GB 3GB RAM (L260L)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, AF
16 MP, 1/2.3", 1.34µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.6 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.01 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
150.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.93 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
160 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass