Asus M530w
#8410
Plum Trigger Plus III
#6755Category Breakdown
Asus M530w
Plum Trigger Plus III
Performance
35.161.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.916.0
Battery
12.313.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.429.1
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
15.222.2
Summary
- The Asus M530w features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Plum Trigger Plus III has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the M530w is powered by a 416 MHz Intel XScale CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the Trigger Plus III utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 512MB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities.
- The M530w's rear camera is 2 MP, compared to the Trigger Plus III's 1.3 MP camera, but the latter includes a front-facing 1.3 MP camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Trigger Plus III at 1300 mAh versus 1200 mAh in the M530w, although both lack fast charging.
- The M530w runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard, while the Trigger Plus III operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the M530w being slightly heavier at 135g compared to the Trigger Plus III's 97.5g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus M530w
Plum Trigger Plus III
General
Release Date
2008
2015
Announced
2007
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z306
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT , 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 65 x 13.8 mm (4.61 x 2.56 x 0.54 in)
117.8 x 61.5 x 10.5 mm (4.64 x 2.42 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
97.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer