Plum Optimax 12
#7892
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
#6195Category Breakdown
Plum Optimax 12
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Performance
42.953.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
9.920.3
Battery
21.231.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.048.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
17.024.8
Summary
- The Plum Optimax 12 features a 7.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has an 8.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimax 12 is powered by a Mediatek MT8321 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Note 8.0 utilizes an Exynos 4412 Quad chipset with a faster quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Note 8.0 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Note 8.0 at 4600 mAh compared to the 2400 mAh of the Optimax 12, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Optimax 12 runs on Android 6.0, while the Note 8.0 originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 but can be upgraded to 4.4, which may limit its software experience compared to the more recent version on the Optimax 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Optimax 12
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
Also known as Plum Z712
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 3G & WiFi, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
TN TFT
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
188 x 107.5 x 10.3 mm (7.40 x 4.23 x 0.41 in)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
272 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass