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

