Archos Diamond 2 Plus

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2016, March. Released 2016, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 148.3 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.84 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight 193 g (6.81 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~76.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-T860MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 20.7 MP, f/2.4, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS; recording
USB USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 320 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Black
SAR EU 0.57 W/kg (head)     1.65 W/kg (body)
Price About 250 EUR

Archos Diamond 2 Plus Overall Specifications

The Archos Diamond 2 Plus, announced in March 2016, marks an ambitious entry in the mid-range smartphone market. This device is designed to offer a premium experience without the hefty price tag. Sporting a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels, the Diamond 2 Plus delivers sharp and clear visuals. The heart of the phone is the MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, coupled with 4 GB of RAM, which ensures smooth performance across applications and games.

One of the standout features of the Diamond 2 Plus is its camera setup, featuring a 20.7 MP main camera for high-resolution photography and an 8 MP front-facing camera for crisp selfies and video calls. Storage is ample with 64 GB of internal space, expandable via microSD card, providing plenty of room for apps, photos, and media.

The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering users access to a wide range of apps and services. Connectivity options include LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer. The Archos Diamond 2 Plus also features a fingerprint scanner, enhancing security and convenience.

Archos Diamond 2 Plus Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • High-resolution 20.7 MP main camera for quality photos.
  • Generous 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage, expandable with a microSD card.
  • Crisp 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display.
  • Fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.

Cons:

  • Powered by an older MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, which may lag behind newer processors.
  • Runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with potential limitations on software updates.
  • Non-removable 2950 mAh battery could be insufficient for power users.