Plum Axe Plus 2
#8057
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Plum Axe Plus 2
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
41.836.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
30.725.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.423.8
Summary
- The Plum Axe Plus 2 features a sturdy build with dimensions of 124.5 x 64.3 x 10.5 mm and weighs 108.5g, while the Samsung Mesmerize i500 is slightly slimmer at 9.9 mm and weighs 117.9g.
- Both phones have a 4.0" display, but the Mesmerize utilizes Super AMOLED technology, offering better color and contrast compared to the TFT display of the Axe Plus 2.
- In terms of performance, the Axe Plus 2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580M chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Mesmerize uses an older Hummingbird chipset with a single-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Axe Plus 2.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and can record 720p video, but the Mesmerize lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Axe Plus 2 has a 1400mAh battery, slightly less than the 1500mAh battery of the Mesmerize, which may provide marginally longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Axe Plus 2 runs on Android 6.0, offering a more updated experience compared to the Mesmerize's Android 2.1, which can be upgraded to 2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Axe Plus 2
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2016
2010
Announced
2016
2010
Description
Also known as Plum Z404
For US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
Hummingbird
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.5 x 64.3 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.41 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
108.5 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass