Archos 50 Diamond
The Archos 50 Diamond is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 440 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 142g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
440 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
Weight
142g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.75 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass