Category Breakdown
Plum Optimax 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Performance
34.353.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
9.920.3
Battery
21.231.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.648.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.424.8
Summary
- The Plum Optimax 2 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 2 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Note 8.0 utilizes a more powerful quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 with 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Note 8.0 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Optimax 2 is 2400 mAh, significantly smaller than the Note 8.0's 4600 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Optimax 2 runs on Android 6.0, while the Note 8.0 originally shipped with Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 4.4, indicating a more modern software experience on the Optimax 2.
- The build quality of the Note 8.0 is more refined, being thinner and lighter than the bulkier Optimax 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Optimax 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
N/A
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
N/A
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 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
N/A
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
192 x 109.7 x 11.5 mm (7.56 x 4.32 x 0.45 in)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
270 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Pink, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
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
2.1
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
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

