Plum Axe
The Plum Axe is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 98g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, May. Released 2012, May
Also Known As
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
98g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Axe does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Plum Axe supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Axe supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Plum Axe has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Axe ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Plum Axe uses miniUSB.
The Plum Axe supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot.
The Plum Axe has 2.1.
