Category Breakdown
Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
Plum Sync 3.5
Performance
52.061.8
Camera
12.339.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.013.6
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
24.521.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.621.4
Summary
- The Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508 features a more robust build with a heavier weight of 145g and thicker dimensions compared to the Plum Sync 3.5, which is lighter at 93g and slimmer at 9.8mm.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the FLIPSIDE has a slightly larger 3.1-inch screen versus the 3.5-inch display of the Plum, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the FLIPSIDE is equipped with a 720 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, while the Plum offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the FLIPSIDE is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Plum, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The Plum Sync 3.5 has a larger battery capacity of 1350 mAh versus the FLIPSIDE's 1170 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- Lastly, the FLIPSIDE runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Plum operates on a more recent Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), potentially providing a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
Plum Sync 3.5
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Sync 3.5 X350
Display
Size
3.1"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 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
TI OMAP 3410
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
720 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
1.3 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@25fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1170 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.5 x 57.5 x 15 mm (4.31 x 2.26 x 0.59 in)
118.4 x 56.2 x 9.8 mm (4.66 x 2.21 x 0.39 in)
Weight
145 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

