Plum Axe II
#8570
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
Plum Axe II
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Plum Axe II features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display with a similar resolution but a pixel density of around 246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Axe II is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, which offers better performance compared to the Galaxy Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Axe II does not specify video capabilities.
- The Axe II has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly less than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may affect overall battery life.
- Software-wise, the Axe II runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Ace 2 initially comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Axe II being slightly heavier at 110g and larger in dimensions than the Ace 2, which weighs 122g and has a more compact form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Axe II
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Z402 - Dual SIMZ403 - Single SIM
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572AW
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
125.5 x 65 x 11.8 mm (4.94 x 2.56 x 0.46 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
110 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes