Archos Diamond Alpha vs Vertu Aster

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Archos Diamond Alpha

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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.

WeightDiamond Alpha: 38 g lighterDiamond Alpha: 155 g · Aster: 193 g
WidthAster: 3.5 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · Diamond Alpha: 72.5 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 0.5 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · Diamond Alpha: 5.2 in
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)Diamond Alpha: Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) · Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DepthDiamond Alpha: 3.7 mm thinnerDiamond Alpha: 7.5 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
HeightAster: 3.3 mm shorterAster: 143.4 mm · Diamond Alpha: 146.7 mm

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.

Front

Side

1. Diamond Alpha
Height
146.7 mm
Width
72.5 mm
Depth
7.5 mm

Weight
155 g
2. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm

Weight
193 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146.7 Х 72.5 Х 7.5 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	155 g	193 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	5.2" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) 512GB 4GB	64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2950 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Super AMOLED	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.1%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI	473 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP 1/2.9'' 1.25µm PDAF -13 MP B/W	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.2	2.1 MP

Performance

Performance
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 510	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	73625	37242
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	887

General specs

General specs
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Release date	2017 June	2014 October
Colors	Black	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	350 EUR	5440 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 320 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2-3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100-4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 20(800)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) A2DP Super AMOLED	4.0 A2DP aptX LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 1.02 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Radio	panorama	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Diamond Alpha	Aster
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - For Europe	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel

Archos Diamond Alpha vs Vertu Aster