Description of the tablet archos 50c xenium. The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers

Official firmware [stock ROM file] -
Archos custom firmware -

If a custom or official firmware for Apchos has not yet been added here, then create a topic on the forum, in the section, our specialists will promptly and free of charge help, incl. with backup and manuals. Just do not forget to write a review about your smartphone - this is extremely important. Firmware for Archos 50c Platinum will also appear on this page. Please note that for this Apchos model, an individual ROM file is required, so you should not try firmware files from other devices.

What custom firmwares are there?

CM - CyanogenMod
LineageOS
Paranoid Android
OmniROM
Temasek's

AICP (Android Ice Cold Project)
RR (Resurrection Remix)
MK (MoKee)
FlymeOS
Bliss
crDroid
Illusion ROMS
Pacman ROM

Problems and disadvantages of a smartphone from Archos and how to fix them?

If the 50c Platinum does not turn on, for example, you see a white screen, hangs on the splash screen, or the notification indicator only blinks (possibly after charging).
If it freezes when updating / freezes when it is turned on (needs a flashing, 100%)
Doesn't charge (usually iron problems)
Doesn't see the SIM card (SIM card)
The camera does not work (mostly hardware problems)
Sensor does not work (depending on the situation)

For all these problems, contact (you just need to create a theme), specialists will help for free.

Hard Reset for Archos 50c Platinum

Instructions on how to Hard Reset Archos 50c Platinum (factory reset). We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual guide, which is called on Android. ...

Reset codes (open the dialer and enter them).

*2767*3855#
*#*#7780#*#*
*#*#7378423#*#*

Hard Reset via Recovery

Turn off the device-> go to Recovery
"Wipe data / factory reset"
"Yes - delete all user data" -> "Reboot System"

How to log into Recovery?

hold down Vol (-) [volume down], or Vol (+) [volume up] and the power button
a menu with the Android logo will appear. Everything, you are in Recovery!

Factory reset on Archos 50c Platinum can be done in a very simple way:

Settings-> Recovery and reset
Reset settings (at the very bottom)

How to reset your pattern

How to reset your pattern if you have forgotten it and now you cannot unlock your Archos smartphone. On the 50c Platinum, the key or PIN can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock through a factory reset, the lock code will be deleted and disabled.

Reset graph. blocking -
Password reset -

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72 mm (millimeters) 7.2 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.83 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	143.4 mm (millimeters) 14.34 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.65 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	10.3 mm (millimeters) 1.03 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.41 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	158 g (grams) 0.35 lbs (pounds) 5.57 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	106.35 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.46 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Blue
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Plastic

SIM card

A SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Spreadtrum SC7731G
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and buses for data. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 KB + 32 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	512 KB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications.	2
GPU clock speed Speed is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	400 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	66.97% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch
	Full Lamination Technology

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as the optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile cameras are LED and Xenon flashes. LED-flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video filming.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras on mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically in an image.	4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video capture and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about other software and hardware features associated with the main camera to improve its functionality.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Scene selection mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser

Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	2000 mAh (milliampere-hours)
A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries.	Li-polymer
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	5 h (hours) 300 min (minutes) 0.2 days
Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	5 h (hours) 300 min (minutes) 0.2 days
3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days
Adapter output power Information about the strength of the electric current (measured in amperes) and the electric voltage (measured in volts) supplied by the charger (output power). Higher power output provides faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 1 A (amps)
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU)

The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if you hold a mobile device near your ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.

0.252 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Body SAR (EU)

The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards.

0.598 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Smartphones with a large battery have become a kind of visiting card of inexpensive brands. Almost all of them have their own "long-liver". So the well-known company did not stand aside for many. A smartphone has recently entered the market Archos 50 Power, the main feature of which is a 4000 mAh battery. Yes, this is not a record, there have been monsters with 5000 mAh and more batteries on the market for a long time, but they look the same. In our case, we managed to reach a compromise - a fairly capacious battery is combined with a pleasant appearance and small dimensions.

Specifications:

Screen: 5 inches, IPS, 293 ppi, 1280x720;
Operating system: Android 5.1;
Processor: MediaTek MT6735P, 4 cores, 1 GHz;
GPU: Mali-T720;
RAM: 2 GB;
Built-in memory: 16 GB,
Support for memory cards: microSD up to 32 GB;
SIM slots: 2, micro-SIM + nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS);
Communication: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz; LTE 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz;
Communications: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b / g / n 2.4 GHz;
Navigation: GPS;
Cameras: main 13 Mp (flash, autofocus), front 2 Mp;
Battery: 4000 mAh;
Dimensions: 145 x 72.2 x 9.2 mm;
Weight: 148 grams;
Price: 8000 rubles.

Packaging and equipment

The smartphone came to us in its original packaging. The size of the box is very small, simple and without unnecessary information. As always, there is an image of the device itself, its characteristics and information about the manufacturer.

Contents of delivery:

Archos 50 Power Smartphone;
Charger;
USB-MicroUSB cable;
Headset;
A clip for opening the SIM card tray;
Film on the screen;
Documentation.

Agree, the kit is pretty good by modern standards. Even if the headset is not of the best quality, and the film is the most common, but they still exist, for which we are grateful to the manufacturer.

Appearance and features

The smartphone is black, completely black. This is most striking at the first examination. The second is its streamlined shape, all corners are rounded, no sharp edges. When turned off, the screen merges with the front panel and you get a completely black bar, it looks great. The bezels around the screen are average, you can't call them particularly narrow. The front panel glass is ordinary, straight, without fillets and 2.5D effect, that is, the films can be glued without any problems. The build quality of the case is not the best. Although the case is not collapsible, the back cover cannot be removed, but it does not feel monolithic. When you press on the back cover, a soft crunch is heard.

Dimensions 145 x 72.2 x 9.2 mm. The length and width are quite standard for a 5-inch device, but the thickness is quite large, but this is due to the capacious battery, so it is justified. The smartphone weighs 148 grams, which is not so much.

The back cover is plastic with a soft-touch coating. It is pleasant to the touch, non-slip, but a little easily soiled. Due to the rounded body, the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand. This applies to both people with a large palm and a small one. In terms of usability, the Archos 50 Power deserves a solid "top five".

The case has a standard set of controls and ports. Above the screen there is an earpiece, a camera and a proximity / light sensor. There are no complaints about these elements, they work correctly. There are no buttons under the screen, they are transferred to the screen itself. Someone categorically does not recognize the onscreen buttons, someone quite likes them, so this moment, as they say, is not for everybody.

On the back is the main camera module, LED flash and speaker. There are no complaints about the sound, it is quite loud, at a high volume level, especially strong flaws are not audible.

On the left side there is a volume control button. An unusual solution, but quite convenient. Below is a MicroUSB port, which is shifted to the left.

On the right is the SIM card tray and the power button. Above is a standard 3.5mm audio output. Actually, this is where the elements of the case end.

Let's say a few more words about the SIM card tray. A paper clip is included to remove it. You can install either two SIM cards nanoSIM + microSIM, or one microSIM and a microSD memory card. It is this option that is now the most popular; in order to expand the built-in memory, you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card. The smartphone has one radio module, the cards operate in Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) mode, which means that one card is unavailable when talking on the other. It is also a standard scheme, almost all modern smartphones with two SIMs work according to it, with rare exceptions.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch screen, IPS manufacturing technology. The resolution is 1280 by 800 pixels, which gives a density of 293 ppi. The diagonal of the screen, by modern standards, is quite small, in fact, like the resolution. But some obvious flaws in the image are not visible. Individual pixels are visible only upon closer inspection, in everyday use the screen looks good and pleasant. The colors are natural, no obvious shades have been noticed. Brightness is sufficient for comfortable use in daylight. The minimum brightness level is suitable for using the smartphone in the dark.

The viewing angles are wide, which is expected, because the IPS matrix, and they have long been learned to do them well, even in the budget segment of devices.

There were no obvious overexposures against a dark background, the illumination is uniform.

Operating system and software

The smartphone runs on a new version of the Android 5.1 operating system with minimal interference in design and layout. In general, the system is "clean", looks exactly as conceived by Google. And this is good, since the own shells of budget brands often only make things worse. The appearance of the system will be familiar to many users of new smartphones. There is a menu where all applications are stored, access to widgets from the desktop, a double curtain, and so on. The set of preinstalled software is minimal, only Google services, there are no branded or third-party applications.

SIM card management, calling app and writing short messages are absolutely standard. When using two SIM cards, you can choose the one that will be used by default for calls, Internet or SMS, or you can set the ability to select a SIM for each action.

Performance and memory

The manufacturer chose MediaTek MT6735P as a platform. This is an already proven budget chip with four Cortex-A53 cores, the operating frequency of which is limited to 1 GHz. Responsible for graphics processing is the Mali-T720 core with support for OpenGL ES 3.0 technology in conjunction with OpenCL 1.2. This platform is designed for mid-price devices focused on everyday tasks and work with media content. The main advantage of the MT6735P is its omnivorousness in terms of supporting communication networks. The chip works seamlessly with any cellular networks, including Russian ones.

Now about the memory. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, of which 1.3 GB is free after loading the system. A good indicator. In our opinion, and not only in ours, it is 2 GB that is now the minimum amount of memory for stable operation. Built-in permanent memory of 16 GB, of which 10 GB is available, in principle, you can do without a memory card, but then you have to save space and use cloud services.

You shouldn't expect anything supernatural from the Mali-T720. The video core is definitely not for heavy gaming. Timekillers and 2D games can be played easily and without any problems, when starting more complex 3D games you have to "play" with the settings, the same Asphalt 8 runs well at medium settings, but at high settings, friezes are clearly visible. So if gaming is a priority, then this smartphone is unlikely to satisfy the high needs of the gamer.

As for everyday tasks, such as launching useful applications, the Internet, instant messengers, and the like, no problems were noticed. In the Google Chrome browser, you can safely work with several tabs, while keeping several applications running for communication. There is enough RAM, as well as the speed of the processor. Everything in the interface is as smooth and fast as possible.

Wireless interfaces

The smartphone works on any cellular networks, including 4G. During the time of use, it was noted that the signal reception in the city was stable, no loss of communication was noticed. This applies to both 2G / 3G networks and 4G. Mobile internet speed is high.

The Wi-Fi module is also stable. At 5 meters from the router, the signal is maximum, the data transfer rate corresponds to the declared tariff.

Navigation is carried out using GPS, support for GLONASS, unfortunately, is absent. A cold start takes no more than 20 seconds, and 10 satellites were detected. The positioning accuracy is very high.

Camera

The main camera module has a resolution of 13 MP. Autofocus works with average speed and accuracy. Frankly, the quality of the photo is not at all pulling at 13 MP. If in daylight it turns out to be somehow bearable, then in artificial light or in the twilight, the photo is of very poor quality. The front camera is similar. Suitable only for video calls.

The camera interface is unremarkable. There are few settings, but all the most necessary ones are there. The maximum photo resolution is 4160x3120 pixels, the maximum resolution of the recorded video is 1280x720 pixels.

Examples of photos.

Autonomous work

Naturally, autonomy is the main advantage of the Archos 50 Power. The 4000 mAh battery provided the result in the PCMark test for more than 8 hours. In this case, Wi-Fi was turned on and the brightness was set to 100%. The battery is discharged evenly, without jerks and surges. When it comes to battery life in real life, this is the same smartphone that does not need to be charged every day. In a mixed scenario of use (several hours of Internet, constantly loaded instant messengers, several calls, some games), the smartphone lasts for 2 days. If you use the device in a sparing mode, then Archos 50 Power will work on a single charge for 3 or even 4 days.

Eventually

The Archos 50 Power has two big advantages. The first is, of course, its capacious battery, which provides excellent battery life. The second is the appearance. The smartphone looks simple but stylish at the same time. Completely black does its job. Besides, many will like the screen of the device, it is quite good for this price segment. The nuances include only low performance in games, after all, the platform is already quite old and unsuitable for heavy modern games, at the same time it is more than enough for the smooth operation of the interface and simple toys.

The price of the Archos 50 Power is about 8,000 rubles. For such a stylish "long-liver", it is quite justified. In addition, the brand is quite well-known even in the Russian market.

Pros:

High autonomy;
Nice screen;
Stylish appearance;
Fast work of GPS.

Minuses:

Low gaming performance;
Mediocre cameras.

Hey, Giktimes! Since the first announcements, many have liked the Archos 50c Helium. First of all, at the price, just below its price segment, and a really powerful, productive processor. As well as a pleasant matte case, which does not leave fingerprints and which fits well in the hand (such a solution has proven itself well since the days of Note3). So, Archos 50c Helium 4G is a new smartphone from the French manufacturer in the middle price segment.

The manufacturer declared the following competitive advantages of the model:

High speed data transfer due to 4G / LTE technology * (category 4, 150 Mbps)
5-inch screen
Powerful processor
Support for 2x SIM-cards

Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics of the device

Screen: TFT-IPS, 5 ", 854 x 480, capacitive multitouch
CPU: 4-core MediaTek MT6732, 1.3GHz
GPU: Mali-T760 MP2
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
RAM: 1GB
Built-in memory: 8GB
Support for memory cards: Micro SD up to 64GB
Communication: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz || 3G / UTMS 900/2100 MHz || 4G / LTE 800/1800/2600 MHz
SIM: 2xMicro SIM
Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, FM
Navigation: GPS, A-GPS
Cameras: main -5MP (Flash, autofocus), front 0.3MP
Sensors: accelerometer, compass
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions: 146 × 73.5 × 9.1 mm
Weight: 180 grams

Packaging and delivery set.

It looks like a box from a smartphone.

Inside the box, in addition to the phone and operating instructions, there are: a headset, a USB cable<=>micro USB, power supply

Appearance

Body material - textured matte plastic with leather-like finish). Around the perimeter of the device is a silver edging.

At the top of the front panel there are: front camera, earpiece, notification indicator, light sensor.

At the bottom there are three touch buttons: "Menu", "Home screen", "Back".

On the back panel, the main camera lens and flash are located on top, and the main speaker is on the bottom.

Under the removable panel, the device has 2 slots for Micro-SIM, as well as a slot for microSD.

On the top there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro-USB port, and on the bottom there is a microphone

The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the power button and the volume control button. The left button is missing.

Ergonomics

The smartphone lies well in the hand. There is an inconvenience to work with the device at first (if you are not accustomed to 5-inch devices), but it quickly passes. The phone is well assembled, does not creak.

Screen

The smartphone has a 5-inch TFT-IPS screen with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The resolution is low for such a diagonal, but due to this the device shows good performance. The text is read well, the images look decent. The screen has good viewing angles. In sunny weather, the backlight is not enough, in other situations it allows you to read from the screen without any problems.

Interface

The interface is standard for this version of the operating system. You can change the interface as you wish. From the standard settings, you can change the background. Your obedient servant has installed a launcher, of which there are plenty in the Play Market. Thanks to launchers, you can change the interface as your heart desires. Go Launcher EX and Launcher PRO are perfect for you. It should also be noted that any changes to the "stock" appearance and the original Android settings will lead to performance changes. It is convenient to use the smartphone with one hand. You can easily reach all the menus and buttons.

Apparatus in operation

The smartphone has a 4-core MediaTek MT6732 with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, a Mali-T760 MP2 graphics accelerator and 1GB of RAM. Internal memory for use is available 5.6 GB out of 8 GB - part of it is occupied by system files. For tests, I used a 32GB Kingston microSD card (http://www.ulmart.ru/goods/239204). The speed of the memory card is more than sufficient and does not lead to freezes or braking of the smartphone.

Due to the high performance, games do not slow down. Everything is comfortable. The smartphone worked normally. No manipulation was used to improve performance.

In the test for AnTuTu Benchmark the device scored 29910 points. The screenshots show that the performance is higher than that of the HTC One, although the cost of the latter exceeds ARCHOS 50c Helium almost 3 times!

The main speaker is loud. It provides decent audio playback and also lets you hear ringtone and notifications wherever your phone is.

Camera

The software for working with the camera is standard. There are settings - white balance, ISO, exposure, HDR. Among the interesting options - activation of shooting when the camera captures two fingers or a smiling face.

The phone has 2 cameras: 5MP and 0.3MP. The quality of the main camera is average. Landscapes were often blurry.

At close range, the images were also of average quality. Although if we compare cameras with 5MP from various smartphone manufacturers, the quality of shooting on this unit is very high.

The best shots were obtained when the objects were at a distance of 3-4 meters from the lens.

Panoramic shooting proved to be very good, without flaws in the gluing

The quality of the front camera is more than enough for broadcasting video conferencing.

Wireless interfaces

The smartphone supports GSM, UTMS (2G and 3G) networks, as well as LTE (4G).

The device works with 2 SIM cards and is able to manage the networks of two different operators at the same time. There is support for Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n in the 2.4GHz frequency band, Bluetooth 4.0. The 50c Helium is capable of receiving FM radio signals.

Autonomous work

The device has a 2500 mAh lithium-ion battery. With moderate use of the device in the talk mode, the charge lasts for 1.5-2 days, while we can still afford to listen to music and surf the Internet for a couple of hours. Games with good 3D graphics drain the phone in 5-6 hours at medium brightness. If you play with a simpler toy, in the style of Tower Defense, the battery will last for a couple of hours.

Outcomes

Archos 50c Helium very good for its price segment. Its main plus is speed. Both the transfer rate and data processing are fast. During the entire period of use, the phone never hung up. There are no brakes when watching videos in high quality, while the size of the screen allows you not to strain your eyes. Convenient to carry in your jeans or jacket pocket. The phone looks classy and elegant thanks to its white color and leather-like back panel. The dimensions of the device allow you to comfortably use the phone with one hand. The device will become a very good choice for those who do not want to choose between quality and price, and for those for whom style is not an alien concept. In general, the emotions from the use are very positive.

Pros:

Support for 2 SIM-cards
Nice design
High speed of work
High data transfer rate

Minuses:

Weak battery

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