the first Archos smartphones will be dual-SIM

The French brand of Android tablets announced its first three vectors smartphones Archos in common: the ability to include dual-SIM cards. They will be available from the end of May.

These are not bad results for the first quarter will intimidate Archos confirming its diversification, he announced three Android smartphones that will be available end of May.

Platinum 50 and 53 and Carbon 35 share the Dual-SIM capability. They also have the distinction of running Android (Jelly Bean for Platinum Ice Cream Sandwich for Carbon) without overlay and to be affordable in terms of price: 80 euros for the Carbon 35 to 250 euros for Platinum 53 .

So this latest smartphone (photo cons) which is the most upscale of the three, since it embeds a Qualcomm chip 8225Q Quad Core Cortex-A5 @ 1.2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a micro Port SD up to 64 GB of memory, a 2800 mAh battery, a 5.3-inch IPS display (960 x 540 pixel) and a 8 megapixel camera. It therefore remains in the smartphone but without special features for a reasonable price.

The characteristics of Platinum 50, are slightly less attractive (2000 mAh battery, 5-inch IPS screen, etc.).

Finally, the Carbon 35 is "the most powerful entry-level smartphones Archos, with a full touchscreen for an unbeatable price! "Boasts the brand new mobile. The characteristics of Platinum 50, are slightly less attractive (2000 mAh battery, 5-inch IPS screen, etc.).

Note that none of these smartphones is 4G-compatible. With this new range, Archos tries again to seduce the low-end niche. A strategy that is sensible, however, as more and more consumers buy their smartphone.