Category Breakdown
Celkon Q3000
Plum Compass LTE
Performance
38.845.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.98.9
Battery
24.220.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.044.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.418.1
Summary
- The Celkon Q3000 and Plum Compass LTE both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the Q3000 uses a standard TFT panel while the Compass LTE employs a TN TFT.
- In terms of performance, the Q3000 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Compass LTE has a more advanced Mediatek MT6737M with a Cortex-A53 CPU, along with 8GB of RAM compared to the Q3000's 4GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Compass LTE offers a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Q3000 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Compass LTE has a smaller 2100 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Q3000 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Compass LTE operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon Q3000
Plum Compass LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z517
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.6 x 72.7 x 10 mm (5.73 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
150 x 71.6 x 9.3 mm (5.91 x 2.82 x 0.37 in)
Weight
167 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, Gray, Gold, Rose gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

