Archos 55b Cobalt vs Lava A97 2GB+: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

A97 2GB+: 28 g lighter

55b Cobalt:

188 g

A97 2GB+:

160 g
Screen diagonal

A97 2GB+: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

55b Cobalt:

5.5 in

A97 2GB+:

5 in
Chipset

55b Cobalt:

Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)

A97 2GB+:

Spreadtrum SC9832

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. 55b Cobalt

Height:

Unknown
Width:

Unknown
Depth:

Unknown

Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.
2. A97 2GB+

Height:

145 mm
Width:

72 mm
Depth:

9.2 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. 55b Cobalt

188 g

+28 g versus A97 2GB+
2. A97 2GB+

160 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. 55b Cobalt

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. A97 2GB+

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

55b Cobalt has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than A97 2GB+.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
16 GB	Unknown	2 GB RAM

55b Cobalt: Original memory entry

16/32 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. 55b Cobalt

NFC:: See details Super AMOLED
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. A97 2GB+

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. 55b Cobalt

2600 mAh

+250 mAh versus A97 2GB+
2. A97 2GB+

2350 mAh

Specifications

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1. 55b Cobalt2. A97 2GB+

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Dimensions (HxWxD)	155 Х 79 Х 0 mm	145 Х 72 Х 9.2 mm
Weight	188 g	160 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	480 x 854 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16/32 GB 1/2 GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 32 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2600 mAh Removable Li-Ion	2350 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)	Spreadtrum SC9832
NFC	Super AMOLED	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.1%	66.0%
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI	196 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	8 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP AF	8 MP AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash
Video	720p@30fps	720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	5 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7	Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 304	Mali-400
Antutu 7 score *	17741	7320
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	421
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1157

General specs

General specs — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Release date	2017 January	2017 June
Colors	Gray	Gold Silver Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	7700 INR

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
SIM card	Single SIM (Mini-SIM)Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2-3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100-4G - LTE 800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 5(850) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.76 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Radio	FM radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS; reco

Other features

Other features — specifications for 55b Cobalt, A97 2GB+.
Specification	55b Cobalt	A97 2GB+
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) Sensors Accelerometer proximity	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - For India

Archos 55b Cobalt vs Lava A97 2GB+