Plum Axe
#7299
ZTE Orbit
#9087Category Breakdown
Plum Axe
ZTE Orbit
Performance
34.926.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
14.016.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.940.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.613.3
Summary
- The Plum Axe and ZTE Orbit both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, but the ZTE Orbit has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1600 mAh compared to the Plum Axe's 1400 mAh.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the ZTE Orbit supports video recording at 720p@30fps, while the Plum Axe does not specify video capabilities.
- The Plum Axe runs on Android 4.0, whereas the ZTE Orbit operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, providing different software experiences.
- Connectivity options differ as well, with the ZTE Orbit supporting Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC, while the Plum Axe is limited to Bluetooth 2.1 and lacks NFC.
- Overall, the ZTE Orbit offers slightly better battery life and connectivity features, while both phones share similar display and performance specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Axe
ZTE Orbit
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Weight
98 g
136.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (ZTE Render)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass