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Plum Link Plus

Plum Link Plus

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ZTE Tempo X

ZTE Tempo X

#5968

Category Breakdown

Plum Link Plus
ZTE Tempo X
Performance
47.842.2
Camera
29.615.4
Display
55.354.4
Battery
23.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
12.947.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.125.8

Summary

  • The Plum Link Plus features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the ZTE Tempo X has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Plum is powered by a Rockchip RK3188 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.8 GHz, compared to the ZTE's Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 at 1.1 GHz, giving the Plum an edge in processing power.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum can record video at 1080p, while the ZTE is limited to 720p.
  • The Plum Link Plus has a 2800 mAh battery, which is larger than the ZTE's 2200 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Plum runs on Android 4.4.2, while the ZTE operates on a more recent Android 7.1.1, which may provide a better user experience.
  • The Plum is heavier at 246 g compared to the ZTE's 141.8 g, affecting portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Plum Link Plus
ZTE Tempo X

General

Release Date

2014
2017

Announced

2014
2017

Description

Also known as Plum Link Plus Z702
For Boost Mobile

Display

Size

7"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

600
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Rockchip RK3188
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Adreno 304

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

Panorama, HDR
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

face detection
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2800 mAh
2200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

190.4 x 119 x 7.9 mm (7.50 x 4.69 x 0.31 in)
145.5 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)

Weight

246 g
141.8 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Nano-SIM

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

No
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer