Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, 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 5.57 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 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 making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
The 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 communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one 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 necessary for their operation. | Spreadtrum SC7731G |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. 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) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it 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 it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in 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) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing 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 quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by 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 ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer 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 displayed on the screen with 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 that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 66.97% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Full Lamination Technology |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as 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 device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with 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 the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types 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, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's 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 from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time 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 |
| 2G latency 2G standby time 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 |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time 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 latency 3G standby time 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 3G network. | 200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days |
| Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 1 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.252 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.598 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Official firmware [stock ROM file] -
Custom Archos firmware -
If custom or official firmware for Archos has not yet been added here, then create a topic on the forum, in the section, our specialists will quickly and free of charge help, including. with backup and manuals. Just don’t 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 this Archos model requires an individual ROM file, so you should not try firmware files from other devices.
What custom firmware 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 shortcomings of an Archos smartphone 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 stuck during update / stuck when turned on (needs flashing, 100%)
- Doesn't charge (usually hardware problems)
- Does not see the SIM card (SIM card)
- The camera does not work (mostly hardware problems)
- The sensor does not work (depends on the situation)
Hard Reset for Archos 50c Platinum
Instructions on how to do a Hard Reset on Archos 50c Platinum (factory reset). We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual guide called on Android. . 
Reset codes (open the dialer and enter them).
- *2767*3855#
- *#*#7780#*#*
- *#*#7378423#*#*
Hard Reset via Recovery
- Turn off your 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. That's it, you are in Recovery!
Reset Archos 50c Platinum You can do it in a very simple way:
- Settings->Backup and reset
- Reset settings (at the very bottom)
How to reset a pattern key
How to reset your pattern key if you forgot it and now you can’t unlock your Archos smartphone. On the 50c Platinum model, the key or PIN can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock by resetting the settings; the lock code will be deleted and disabled.
- Reset graph. blocking -
- Password reset -
Smartphones with large batteries have become a kind of calling card for inexpensive brands. Almost each of them has its own “long-liver”. So the well-known company did not stand aside. More recently, a smartphone entered the market Archos 50 Power, the main feature of which is a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Yes, this is not a record; monsters with batteries of 5000 mAh or more have been on the market for a long time, but they look the part. 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,
- Memory card support: 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 arrived in its original packaging. The box size is quite small, decorated simply and without unnecessary information. As always, there is an image of the device itself, its characteristics and information about the manufacturer.
Contents of delivery:
- Smartphone Archos 50 Power;
- Charger;
- USB-MicroUSB cable;
- Headset;
- Clip for opening the tray with SIM cards;
- Screen film;
- Documentation.
Agree, the set, by modern standards, is quite good. Even if the headset is not of the best quality, and the film is the most ordinary, but they still exist, for which we thank the manufacturer.
Appearance and features
The smartphone is black, completely black. This is what is most noticeable upon first inspection. The second is its streamlined shape, all corners are rounded, no sharp edges. When turned off, the screen merges with the front panel and the result is a completely black block, which looks great. The frames around the screen are average; they cannot be called particularly narrow. The glass of the front panel is ordinary, straight, without roundings and the 2.5D effect, that is, 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 is not removable, but it does not feel monolithic. When pressing on the back cover, a soft crunching sound 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 much.
The back cover is plastic with soft-touch coating. It is pleasant to the touch, non-slip, but a little soiled. Due to the rounded body, the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand. This applies to both people with large palms and small ones. In terms of ease of use, Archos 50 Power deserves a solid “A”.
The case has a standard set of controls and ports. Above the screen is a speaker, camera and proximity/light sensor. There are no complaints about these elements; they work correctly. There are no buttons under the screen; they are moved to the screen itself. Some people categorically do not recognize on-screen buttons, others quite like them, so this moment, as they say, is not for everyone.
At the back is the main camera module, LED flash and speaker. There are no complaints about the sound; it is quite loud; at high volume levels, no particularly strong flaws can be heard.
On the left side is a volume button. An unusual solution, but quite convenient. At the bottom there is a MicroUSB port, which is shifted to the left.
On the right is the SIM card tray and the power button. On top is a standard 3.5 mm audio output. Actually, this is where the body elements end.
Let's say a few more words about the SIM card tray. To remove it, the kit includes a paperclip. You can install either two nanoSIM+microSIM format SIM cards, or one microSIM and a microSD memory card. This option 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. Also a standard scheme, almost all modern smartphones with two SIMs work on it, with rare exceptions.
Screen
The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch diagonal screen, IPS manufacturing technology. Resolution is 1280 by 800 pixels, which gives a density of 293 ppi. The screen diagonal, by modern standards, is quite small, as is the resolution. But there are no obvious flaws in the image. Individual pixels are visible only upon closer inspection; in everyday use, the screen looks high-quality and pleasant. The colors are natural, no obvious shift to any shades was noticed. The 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 matrix is IPS, and they have long learned to do them well, even in the budget segment of devices.
There were no obvious overexposures against a dark background; the illumination was uniform.
Operating system and software
The smartphone runs on a non-new version of the Android 5.1 operating system with minimal intervention in design and design. In general, the system is “clean” and looks exactly as Google intended. And this is good, since budget brands’ own shells often make things worse. The appearance of the system will be familiar to many users of newer 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 pre-installed software is minimal, only services from Google, no proprietary or third-party applications.
SIM card management, an application for calls and for 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 set the ability to select a SIM for each action.
Performance and Memory
The manufacturer chose MediaTek MT6735P as the platform. This is an already proven budget chip with four Cortex-A53 cores, the operating frequency of which is limited to 1 GHz. The Mali-T720 core with support for OpenGL ES 3.0 technology paired with OpenCL 1.2 is responsible for graphics processing. This platform is intended for mid-price devices aimed at everyday tasks and working with media content. The main advantage of the MT6735P is its omnivorousness in terms of supporting communication networks. The chip works without problems with any cellular networks, including Russian ones.
Now about memory. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, of which 1.3 GB is free after booting the system. A good indicator. In our opinion, and not only in ours, 2 GB is now the minimum amount of memory for stable operation. The built-in permanent memory is 16 GB, of which 10 GB is accessible. In principle, you can do without a memory card, but then you will 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 games. You can easily and without any problems play timekillers and 2D games; when starting more complex 3D games, you will have to “play” with the settings; for example, Asphalt 8 runs well at medium settings, but at high settings freezes are clearly noticeable. So if gaming is a priority, then this smartphone is unlikely to satisfy the high needs of a 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 easily work with multiple tabs while keeping several communication applications running. There is enough RAM, as well as processor speed. Everything in the interface is as smooth and fast as possible.
Wireless interfaces
The smartphone works in any cellular networks, including 4G. During use, it was noted that the signal reception within the city was stable, no communication failures were noticed. This applies to both 2G/3G networks and 4G. Mobile Internet speed is high.
The Wi-Fi module also works stably. 5 meters from the router the signal is maximum, the data transfer speed corresponds to the stated tariff.
Navigation is carried out using GPS; unfortunately, there is no GLONASS support. A “cold start” takes no more than 20 seconds, and 10 satellites were detected. The location accuracy is very high.
Camera
The main camera module has a resolution of 13 MP. Autofocus works with average speed and accuracy. Frankly speaking, the photo quality is not at all up to par with 13 MP. If in daylight the photo turns out to be at least somewhat tolerable, then in artificial light or in the twilight the photo is of very poor quality. The front camera is similar. Suitable for video calls only.
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 recorded video resolution is 1280x720 pixels.
Examples of photos.
Autonomous operation
Naturally, autonomy is the main advantage of the Archos 50 Power. The 4000 mAh battery provided results in the PCMark test for more than 8 hours. At the same time, Wi-Fi was turned on and the brightness was set to 100%. The battery discharge is uniform, without jerks or surges. As for battery life in real life, this is the same smartphone that does not need to be charged every day. With a mixed usage scenario (several hours of Internet, constantly loaded instant messengers, several calls, some games), the smartphone lasts 2 days. If you use the device in a gentle mode, then Archos 50 Power will work on a single charge for 3 or even 4 days.
Eventually
Archos 50 Power has two big advantages. The first is, of course, its capacious battery, which provides excellent operating time. The second is appearance. The smartphone looks simple, but at the same time stylish. The all-black color does the job. In addition, many will like the screen of the device; it is quite good for this price segment. The only nuances include low performance in games; after all, the platform is already quite old and is of little use 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 Archos 50 Power is about 8,000 rubles. For such a stylish “long-liver”, it is completely justified. In addition, the brand is quite famous even on the Russian market.
Pros:
- High autonomy;
- Good screen;
- Stylish appearance;
- Fast GPS operation.
Minuses:
- Low performance in games;
- Mediocre cameras.
Two cores, four, eight... manufacturers continue pull the wool over someone's eyes uninformed buyers, successfully convincing most of them that the number of cores is directly proportional to performance. This is not entirely true - not all Android applications are capable of using even two cores, so you should not expect performance miracles. There won't be any, especially since everyone eight cores The Mediatek MT6592 chip installed in Oxygen is based on low-productivity(but economical) ARM Cortex A7 architecture, but operate at frequencies that are low by today’s standards from 700 MHz to 1.7 GHz. The built-in storage memory also plays an important role - the results of the AndroBench 3 benchmark show that its operating speed is noticeably behind that of the memory of the Motorola Moto G, and sometimes even the Sony Xperia M2. Yes and Mali-450 MP4 video adapter is not the newest model, slightly behind the Qualcomm Adreno 320 in Snapdragon S4 chips.
Disappointed Are we stuffing a smartphone? Not at all. The browser is a pleasure to use no delays, all existing games run smoothly at high or even maximum settings (although it should be noted that the maximum display resolution is not that high). Such performance is still rare in a budget smartphone, so the Archos 50c Oxygen proved itself in this discipline Very good. You just need to understand that the coveted eight cores do not put the smartphone on the same level as flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S5, and if you need as much performance (as well as its reserve for the future) as much as possible, then you should look for something more powerful (and more expensive). Well, in its price range Oxygen has almost no equal, see for yourself by reading the benchmarks below. Competitors manage to get ahead only in tests of memory performance and, occasionally and only slightly, graphics.
Of course, the difference in real-life usage scenarios may be much smaller - benchmarks can distort the picture by using processor resources more efficiently than normal applications do. But, as we have already said, the performance of the system in all practical tasks is very good. The only thing you should be afraid of is the unexpected quirks of the Chinese company's chipset and the lack of support for third-party firmware like the popular Cyanogemod - Mediatek flatly refuses to release the source code necessary for their creation, thereby causing the burning hostility of supporters of flashing Android devices. If you are one of them, then Oxygen, like other devices with Mediatek chips, should be crossed off your list of potential purchases. In this case, one of the competing devices with a chip from Qualcomm may be a more attractive option, despite “only” 2-4 processor cores and slightly slower graphics.
