Plum Sync 5.0

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
GPRS Class 12
EDGE Class 12
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, May. Released 2014, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight 109 g (3.84 oz)
SIM Dual SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 720p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Features face detection
Video
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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, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 860 h
Talk time Up to 18 h
MISC
Colors Black/Gold, White/Silver, Pink/Silver, Blue/Silver

Plum Sync 5.0 Overall Review

The Plum Sync 5.0, announced in May 2014, is a budget-friendly smartphone that caters to users looking for essential smartphone functionalities without breaking the bank. It sports a 5.0-inch display, offering a modest screen size for reading, browsing, and watching videos. The heart of the Plum Sync 5.0 is powered by a MT6572M chipset, coupled with 512 MB of RAM, which is suited for basic tasks such as calling, texting, and light app usage.

With a primary camera of 5 MP and a 1.3 MP front camera, the device manages to capture decent photographs under adequate lighting conditions. Although not designed for photography enthusiasts, it fulfills the requirements for casual snapshots and video calls.

The internal storage stands at 4 GB, which can be a limitation for users looking to install multiple apps or store media. However, it supports microSD cards, allowing for expandable storage. The device is kept alive by a 1900 mAh battery, which is reasonable considering its hardware, offering a full day’s charge for light to moderate use.