Plum Compass
#5546
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
#6250Category Breakdown
Plum Compass
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Performance
34.946.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.517.7
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
31.452.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.324.6
Summary
- The Plum Compass and Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime both feature a 5.0-inch display, but the Compass utilizes an IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the Grand Prime's TFT display at 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Compass is powered by a Spreadtrum SC7731C chipset, while the Grand Prime uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, which generally offers better performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Prime supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Compass does not specify video capabilities.
- The Grand Prime also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Compass's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Compass runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Grand Prime originally shipped with Android 4.4.4 KitKat but can be upgraded to Lollipop, indicating a more dated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Grand Prime featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Compass's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Compass
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2016
2014, September 30
Description
N/A
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731C
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72.6 x 9.8 mm (5.75 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight
168.7 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Gold, White
White, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass