Plum Glow
The Plum Glow is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 112 x 61.5 x 12.9 mm (4.41 x 2.42 x 0.51 in)
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 105g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, April
Also Known As
X201 - Single SIMX200 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 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
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
105g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 61.5 x 12.9 mm (4.41 x 2.42 x 0.51 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Glow does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the Plum Glow does not have NFC.
Yes, the Plum Glow supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Glow supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Plum Glow has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Glow ships with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
The Plum Glow uses miniUSB.
The Plum Glow supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The Plum Glow has 2.1.
