Icemobile Tropical
#9943
Plum Switch
#11152Category Breakdown
Icemobile Tropical
Plum Switch
Performance
5.315.0
Camera
39.62.5
Display
20.014.0
Battery
6.53.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
13.820.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.06.9
Summary
- The Icemobile Tropical features a 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 160 x 128 pixels, while the Plum Switch has a slightly smaller 1.77-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 160 x 240 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Tropical lacks RAM and storage, whereas the Switch includes 1GB of RAM and 1GB of ROM, offering a more capable experience.
- Both devices have basic cameras with no significant features, but the Tropical's VGA capability allows for video recording.
- The Tropical's battery capacity is higher at 800mAh compared to the Switch's 430mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the Tropical is lighter at 81g, while the Switch is heavier at 106g and offers Wi-Fi connectivity, which the Tropical does not.
- Both devices run basic software experiences, but the Switch's additional RAM may provide a smoother operation.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Tropical
Plum Switch
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
A202 - Single SIM
Display
Size
1.8"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
160 x 128 pixels (~114 ppi density)
160 x 240 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
160
160
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6276
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
430 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 430 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.5 x 57 x 13.5 mm (4.27 x 2.24 x 0.53 in)
106.1 x 37 x 13.8 mm (4.18 x 1.46 x 0.54 in)
Weight
81 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Red, White/Black, Pink/Black
Black, Blue, Green, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB (charging only)
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A