Plum Optimax 12
#7812
Samsung Galaxy J Max
#7798Category Breakdown
Plum Optimax 12
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The Plum Optimax 12 and Samsung Galaxy J Max both feature a 7.0-inch display, but the J Max offers a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels compared to the Optimax's 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the J Max is equipped with a slightly faster CPU at 1.5 GHz versus the Optimax's 1.3 GHz, though both have 8GB of storage and RAM.
- The camera on the J Max is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Optimax's 5 MP, providing better image quality.
- Battery capacity is also a notable difference, with the J Max housing a 4000 mAh battery, significantly larger than the Optimax's 2400 mAh.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Optimax on Android 6.0 and the J Max on Android 5.1, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality shows the J Max being slightly lighter and thinner, which may enhance portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Optimax 12
Samsung Galaxy J Max
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Also known as Plum Z712
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TN TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
188 x 107.5 x 10.3 mm (7.40 x 4.23 x 0.41 in)
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
Weight
272 g
289 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes