Category Breakdown
Plum Link Plus
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Plum Link Plus features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Link Plus is powered by a Quad-core 1.8 GHz Rockchip RK3188 chipset, compared to the Optimax 8.0's Quad-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6580, which may offer less processing power.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Link Plus can record video at 1080p, whereas the Optimax 8.0 is limited to 720p.
- The Optimax 8.0 has a larger 3400 mAh battery compared to the 2800 mAh battery of the Link Plus, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Link Plus runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Optimax 8.0 is equipped with Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Optimax 8.0 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Link Plus, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Link Plus
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as Plum Link Plus Z702
Also Known as Plum Z710
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Rockchip RK3188
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
190.4 x 119 x 7.9 mm (7.50 x 4.69 x 0.31 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
246 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
No
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

