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Plum Gator 3#5494

Released: 2016

Plum Gator 3

Overall Score

27.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5494)27.6
Performance(#6553)41.7
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#5998)54.4
Battery(#5685)21.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6945)29.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Plum Gator 3

Short Review

  • The Plum Gator 3 features a compact design with dimensions of 137.5 x 74 x 16.7 mm and a weight of 146.7g, making it easy to handle.
  • Its 4.0-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, suitable for basic tasks.
  • Powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, performance is adequate for everyday use but may struggle with demanding applications.
  • The rear camera offers an 8 MP sensor with autofocus, while the front camera is limited to 1.3 MP, sufficient for basic selfies.
  • The 2400 mAh battery provides moderate longevity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), the software experience is straightforward but may not support the latest apps.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in black and orange/silver colors, adding a bit of variety.
  • There are no water resistance features, and the build materials are not specified.
  • Overall, the Plum Gator 3 is a basic smartphone suitable for users with minimal requirements.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Plum Z405

Display

Size4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions137.5 x 74 x 16.7 mm (5.41 x 2.91 x 0.66 in)
Weight146.7 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Orange/Silver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity