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Archos 50f Neon (2017) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 8 GB
5 inches (480 x 854 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px

Archos announced the launch of the 50f Neon smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Archos 50f Neon phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The Archos 50f Neon comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (480 x 854 px).

Archos 50f Neon specifications

BrandArchos
Name50f Neon
Model50FNEON
Release date2017

Body

The weight of Archos 50f Neon is about 5.93 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Archos phone are average (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.37 inches).

Weight5.93 oz
Dimensions5.67 x 2.83 x 0.37 inches
Colorsblack, yellow
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Archos 50f Neon comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 31971

Display

The size of 50f Neon screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 5 inches TFT display of Archos 50f Neon with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeTFT
Screen size5 inches
Resolution480 x 854 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Archos 50f Neon (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the 50f Neon has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera2 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Archos 50f Neon supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The 50f Neon phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of 50f Neon is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2000 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Archos phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Archos 50f Neon phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Archos 50f Neon, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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