Category Breakdown
Plum Optimax 8.0
ZTE Grand X View 2
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 Optimax 8.0 and ZTE Grand X View 2 both feature an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the ZTE uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, while the Plum is powered by a Mediatek MT6580, with both having 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both devices offering a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera capable of 720p video recording.
- The ZTE Grand X View 2 has a larger battery capacity at 4620 mAh compared to the Plum's 3400 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Plum runs Android 5.1, while the ZTE operates on Android 7.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the ZTE is slightly heavier and thicker than the Plum.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Optimax 8.0
ZTE Grand X View 2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Also Known as Plum Z710
For Canada
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
4620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
215 x 125 x 9.4 mm (8.46 x 4.92 x 0.37 in)
Weight
305 g
330 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

