ARCHOS SA The ARCHOS 50 Saphir is a great companion for professional tradesmen, outdoor workers and more generally everyone having already accidentally damaged a smartphone, looking for a device that both looks good and performs.
It offers a superior rugged protection in a stylish case, with a 5-inch HD IPS display, comprised of a Gorilla© Glass protection level 4.
Compliant with the IP68 standard, the ARCHOS 50 Saphir is resistant to scratches, dust, drops (up to 1 meter) and water submersion for 30 minutes and supports working temperatures from -20C° to +55C°.
It features an HD resolution, to enjoy multimedia content, even outside. It packs a quad-core Mediatek MT6737 chipset at 1.5 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128 GB through its integrated microSD card slot.
To match professionals' constraints and provide them with a maximum autonomy, the ARCHOS 50 Saphir flaunts a long life 5000 mAh battery. It also benefits from the Mediatek Pump Express Plus technology that cuts battery charge times in half
It includes two cameras, 13 MP with autofocus and LED flash on the back, 5 MP on the front, for high quality pictures, when working or enjoying events with family and friends to be remembered.
The ARCHOS 50 Saphir runs Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), in its sheerest release, with a full access to the Google Play Store and its millions of apps.
It offers functionalities such as Google Now and Doze that might be particularly suitable to outdoor workers:
Google Now understands where the user is and what he/she needs to know as a result, via its focus by "context" and its digital assistant.
Doze optimizes the battery life even longer thanks to its automatic deep sleep activation.
The ARCHOS 50 Saphir will be exhibited on ARCHOS's booth at IFA 2016 (Hall 25, Booth 206). It will be available for purchase in October 2016 onwww.archos.com and through its distribution's channel worldwide for £179.
Technical specifications:Hardware | |
CPU | MTK6737VWT quad-core 1.5GHz |
GPU | Mali-T720 |
RAM | 2 GB |
Internal Storage | 16 GB |
Expandable Storage | Micro SD card, up to 128GB |
Size & Weight | 146.6 x 75.9 x 13.9mm/222g |
Screen | |
Diagonal Size | 5 inches |
Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
Technology Type | IPS ; Gorilla© Glass protection level 4 |
Software | ||
Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | |
Application Store | Google Play | |
Internet Browser | Chrome | |
Voice Assistant | Google Now | |
Google Apps Preinstalled | Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts, Maps, Play Music, Play Movies | |
ARCHOS Apps Preinstalled | ARCHOS Video & ARCHOS Files | |
Email Compatibilities | POP/IMAP/Exchange Active Synch/SMTP/Push Mail | |
Wireless Technologies | ||
SIM Placement and Type | 2 Micro SIM slots | |
LTE Frequencies | 800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz | |
GSM / GPRS / EDGE Freqs | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | |
3G/ WCDMA Freqs | 900 / 2100 MHz | |
Data Rates | 50Mbps, DC-HSPA+ 42Mbps / 11Mbps | |
SMS/MMS | Yes | |
WiFi | Yes, 802.11 b/g/n | |
WiFi Direct | Yes | |
Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Ready | |
GPS | Yes | |
FM Radio | Yes | |
Camera | Front Camera | 5MP |
Back Camera | 13MP AF + Flash LED | |
Video Encoding | 1080p | |
Power | ||
Battery Size | 5000 mAh | |
Battery Type | Li-ion | |
Battery Life | 2G Standby/740h - 3G Standby/550h - 2G Talking/37h -3G Talking/27h | |
Charging Adaptor | 9V/2.5A, Micro USB | |
Multimedia | ||
Video Playback | H.264 up to 1080p resolution - 35 fps/ AVI/MP4/3GP | |
Audio Playback | MP3, WAV (PCM/ADPCM), AAC, AAC+ 5.1, OGG Vorbis | |
Alert Type | Vibration, MP3, MAV ringtones | |
Image Viewing | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF | |
uPnP /DNLA | Yes, via Video and Media Server applications | |
Ports and Sensors | |
Loudspeakers | Yes |
Audio Out | 3.5 mm Jack |
Microphone | Yes |
Light and Proximity | Yes |
USB | Micro USB |
USB OTG | Yes |
G Sensor | Yes |
What's in the box | |
ARCHOS 50 Saphir | |
USB Charger | |
USB Cable | |
Hands-Free Kit | |
Quick Start Guide | |
Warranty Booklet | |
ARCHOS, a pioneer in consumer electronics, has repeatedly revolutionised the market. Among others, the French manufacturer was first with an HDD MP3 player in 2000, a multimedia player in 2003, Google Android powered tablets in 2009, as well as a connected Smart Home in 2014. Today, ARCHOS offers its own line of tablets, smartphones and connected objects worldwide. With headquarters in France, offices in Europe and in Asia, ARCHOS has become a strong pan-European player and is furthering its international expansion. ARCHOS is quoted on Compartment C of Eurolist, Euronext Paris, ISIN Code: FR0000182479.
For more information on ARCHOS tablets, smartphones and connected objects, go to www.archos.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
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