Archos 52 Platinum

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Reviews for the Archos 52 Platinum

80% Archos 52 Platinum
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
A large SmartPhone running Android 4.42, it looks like many recent offerings from a range of companies it has two SIM slots so those who get an allowance for a work phone can save the problem of having to carry two phones around. The Archos 52 'Platinum' measures 15x7.5x.7cm and weights 156grams.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%

60% Archos 52 Platinum Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
We’re a fan of its media capabilities, a surprisingly usable rear camera and for those who need an affordable dual-SIM device, this is undoubtedly one handset we’d strongly recommend. Assuming it makes the jump from KitKat to Android JellyBean, the 52 Platinum should stay relevant for a little longer and whilst it definitely isn’t for everyone, it’s unquestionable right for a very specific group of users. We just hope you’ve found our review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

78% Archos 52 Platinum
Source: SFT - Heft 6/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 78%

Comment

Model: Simplistic, capable and affordable; the Archos 52 Platinum is a solid implementation of a smartphone. A good design doesn’t need to be fancy or flamboyant. The Archos 52 Platinum fits perfectly in the hand with its thin pebble-like shape and curved edges. At the back of the device is a nicely formed back cover with just the right amount of grip. The entire device comes in dark grey and the device is surrounded by a beautiful metal bezel. Display on the Archos 52 Platinum is a 5.25 inch HD IPS panel, which produces sharp images and good colors.

Hardware on the smartphone consists of a Mediatek MT6582 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, 1 GB RAM, a Mali 400MP2 GPU and 8 GB of internal storage. The Android 4.4 KitKat system supports microSD cards up to 64 GB and comes with dual SIM function. There is an 8 MP primary camera with autofocus at the rear and a 2 MP front camera. Other features packed into the device are Bluetooth, A-GPS and a solid performing speaker. The Archos 52 Platinum comes with a lithium ion battery rated at 1750 mAh and weighs only 161 g.

ARM Mali-400 MP2: OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for ARM based SoCs with 2 fragment processors and 1 vertex processor.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

MT6582M: Quad-core SoC (Cortex-A7) for tablets and smartphones.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

5.20":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

Archos: The French manufacturer Archos S.A. was founded in 1988. While they initially produced products such as MP3 players, they have started producing laptops, smartphones, and tablets in 2009.

The world market shares are small, but there are many reviews on Archos smartphones and tablets. While the ratings were below average in the early years, they have become better by 2016.

72.67%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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