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Plum Gator 6#4984

Released: 2020, February 01

Plum Gator 6

Overall Score

29.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4984)29.9
Performance(#5889)46.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3116)30.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4798)46.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Plum Gator 6

Short Review

  • The Plum Gator 6 features a robust design with dimensions of 152.2 x 75.5 x 14 mm and a weight of 225g, making it slightly bulky but durable.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 293 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 3GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 2 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, suitable for casual photography.
  • The 4400 mAh battery ensures extended usage, although it does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 10 (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower-end hardware, providing a streamlined experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
  • The device is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, and it retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Available in black and yellow, the Plum Gator 6 is designed for users seeking a straightforward, functional smartphone.
  • Overall, it is a practical choice for basic communication and media consumption.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, February 01
Announced2020, February 01
DescriptionAlso known as Plum Z555

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video480p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4400 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions152.2 x 75.5 x 14 mm (5.99 x 2.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight225 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Yellow
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/150 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass