Plum Compass
The Plum Compass is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC7731C, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 146 x 72.6 x 9.8 mm (5.75 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC7731C
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 168.7g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum SC7731C for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, December. Released 2017, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731C
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
168.7g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
146 x 72.6 x 9.8 mm (5.75 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Gold, White
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Compass does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Plum Compass does not have NFC.
Yes, the Plum Compass supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Compass supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Plum Compass has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Compass ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The Plum Compass uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Compass supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Plum Compass has 4.0, A2DP.
