Category Breakdown
Icemobile G3
Plum Link
Performance
26.127.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
17.934.1
Battery
23.023.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
16.58.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.918.5
Summary
- The Icemobile G3 and Plum Link both feature a 7.0-inch TFT display, but the G3 offers a higher resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels compared to the Link's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Link has a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU, though both share 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is identical at 2800 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The G3 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more recent software experience than the Link's Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build quality is similar, with the G3 being slightly heavier at 300g compared to the Link's 260g, and both have basic connectivity options without Bluetooth on the Link.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G3
Plum Link
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
600
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cotex-A7
1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
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
2800 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
194 x 117 x 10 mm (7.64 x 4.61 x 0.39 in)
193 x 120 x 11 mm (7.60 x 4.72 x 0.43 in)
Weight
300 g
260 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0, OTG
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

