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Plum Sync 5.0#8196

Released: 2014

Plum Sync 5.0

Overall Score

15.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8196)15.9
Performance(#7665)34.9
Camera(#6127)25.9
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#6679)18.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8147)21.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Plum Sync 5.0

Short Review

  • The Plum Sync 5.0 features a compact design with dimensions of 145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm and a lightweight build at 109 grams.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 196 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6572M chipset, a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 4GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
  • The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and 720p video recording capabilities, while the front-facing camera is a 1.3 MP sensor.
  • The battery capacity is 1900 mAh, providing limited endurance without fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a dated software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The phone is available in multiple color combinations, including Black/Gold and White/Silver.
  • There is no water resistance, and it features a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Plum Sync 5.0 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for light usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Plum Sync 5.0 X230

Display

Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Featuresface detection
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight109 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack/Gold, White/Silver, Pink/Silver, Blue/Silver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity