Next to the announced Cesium range and the colorful Platinum smartphones, Archos also brought a few other new products to IFA 2014. While the 80b Xenon was already caught twice by our automated software package scanning for new Archos devices(1 & 2), the 70b Xenon is a model that we didn’t see before.
To start with the smaller one, Archos 70b Xenon is a small upgrade to the 70 Xenon model which brings Android 4.4 Kit-Kat OS. The design is unchanged and there is still a dual-core SoC with 512MB of RAM. Do not expect it to be in stores before November and Archos said that the RRP for the 70b Xenon will be around 99€.
The 80b Xenon is slightly bigger, comes with a faster SoC (quad-core this time), higher resolution screen and has aluminium casing. However, with the better specifications comes the higher price, as the 80b Xenon will retail for 159€. The 80b Xenon is the first of the two to hit the stores in October.
| Archos 70b Xenon | Archos 80b Xenon | |
|---|---|---|
| Android version | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Processor | Dual-Core MediaTek MTK8312 @1.3Ghz | Quad-Core MediaTek MTK6582 @1.3Ghz |
| Display | 7.0″ IPS 1024 x 600 | 8.0″ IPS 1280 x 800 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Interfaces | MicroSD Micro USB 2.0 |
MicroSD Micro USB 2.0 |
| Camera | TBA | TBA |
| Memory | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-Sim | No | No |
| 3G | Yes, HSDPA up to 21Mbps | Yes, HSDPA up to 21Mbps |
| Battery | TBA | TBA |
| Price | ~€99.99 | ~€159.99 |
| Dimensions | TBA | TBA |
Next to the 70b and 80b Xenon models, Archos is also preparing 79b, 101b and 101c Xenon tablets with 3G support. Stay tuned. 😉
Images source: http://mobile-review.com (Article: IFA 2014. Стенд Archos)
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