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Plum Volt 3G#6649

Released: 2013

Plum Volt 3G

Overall Score

22.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6649)22.8
Performance(#6919)39.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7044)29.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Plum Volt 3G features a compact design with dimensions of 141 x 69 x 9 mm and a weight of 150g, available in black and white.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 4GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking and app usage.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording capabilities, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for simple selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2000mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited capacity and lack of fast charging features.
  • Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is basic and may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device has a miniUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, with no wireless charging available.
  • Overall, the Plum Volt 3G is a straightforward device that meets essential smartphone needs without advanced features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionZ510 - Dual SIMZ511 - Single SIM

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions141 x 69 x 9 mm (5.55 x 2.72 x 0.35 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack/White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
USBminiUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity