Plum Check LTE

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900
4G bands 2, 4, 12, 17
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2015, November. Released 2015, December
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 130.8 x 61.2 x 9.3 mm (5.15 x 2.41 x 0.37 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
SIM Dual SIM
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 1600 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 830 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 19 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Black, White

Plum Check LTE Overall Review

The Plum Check LTE is a budget-friendly smartphone that was introduced to the market with a blend of essential features for basic smartphone users. It stands out for its compact size and the inclusion of 4G LTE connectivity, a feature not always guaranteed in entry-level smartphones.

The device showcases a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, providing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, which translates to a clear and vibrant screen for its size. The Plum Check LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, coupled with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and a Mali-400MP2 GPU. This hardware combination is modest, aimed at ensuring a smooth experience for daily tasks and light multimedia consumption.

Storage is not expansive, but sufficient for the target audience, with 8 GB of internal memory complemented by 1 GB of RAM. Users can expand the storage via a microSD card, a welcome feature for those looking to store more media. The device runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), providing a user-friendly interface with access to a broad range of applications and services.

Photography capabilities are basic yet functional, with a 5MP rear camera supported by LED flash for low-light shots, and a 1.3MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and, notably, LTE support for faster internet browsing and downloads.

The Plum Check LTE is equipped with a 1600 mAh removable battery, which is adequate for its hardware configuration, ensuring a day’s worth of usage on a single charge under typical usage patterns.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Compact and user-friendly design.
  • 4G LTE connectivity for fast internet access.
  • Expandable storage via microSD.
  • Removable battery.

Cons

  • Limited by 1 GB RAM, affecting multitasking capabilities.
  • Running on an older version of Android (Lollipop).
  • Basic camera capabilities.

Plum Check LTE