Plum Stubby II
#9373
Samsung E490
#8274Category Breakdown
Plum Stubby II
Samsung E490
Performance
22.520.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
14.220.3
Battery
6.57.5
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
11.68.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.515.7
Summary
- The Plum Stubby II features a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 144 pixels, while the Samsung E490 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Plum offers 32MB RAM and 32MB ROM, surpassing the Samsung's 22MB RAM and 22MB storage.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization.
- The Plum Stubby II has an 800 mAh battery capacity, while the Samsung E490 has a marginally larger 850 mAh battery.
- The build quality of the Plum is compact at 100.6 x 56.2 x 12.5 mm and weighs 85g, compared to the Samsung's 94 x 49 x 15.5 mm and 83g.
- Lastly, the Samsung E490 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, whereas the Plum does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Stubby II
Samsung E490
General
Release Date
2011
2006
Announced
2011
2006
Description
P107 – Dual SIM
P108 – Single SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 144 pixels (~114 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 32MB ROM
22MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery (BL-4C)
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100.6 x 56.2 x 12.5 mm (3.96 x 2.21 x 0.49 in)
94 x 49 x 15.5 mm (3.70 x 1.93 x 0.61 in)
Weight
85 g
83 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Magenta, Orange, Green, Red
Red/Silver and Red/Black (different keypads)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A