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Plum Volt 3G

Plum Volt 3G

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

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Category Breakdown

Plum Volt 3G
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Performance
39.052.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.285.0
Connectivity
29.348.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.833.9

Summary

  • The Plum Volt 3G features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime's 4.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Plum is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with 2GB of RAM, providing a more efficient architecture.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xiaomi's camera benefits from a wider aperture.
  • The Redmi 2 Prime has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery with faster 10W charging, compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Plum.
  • Software-wise, the Plum runs on Android 4.2, while the Xiaomi offers a more updated Android 4.4.4 with MIUI, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the Xiaomi has a glass front and plastic back, making it feel more premium than the Plum's simpler design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Plum Volt 3G
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

Description

Z510 - Dual SIMZ511 - Single SIM
N/A

Display

Size

5"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
To be confirmed

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 306

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired, QC1

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

141 x 69 x 9 mm (5.55 x 2.72 x 0.35 in)
134 x 67 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)

Weight

150 g
133 g

Materials

N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black/White
White, Dark gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.00 W/kg (head)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass