Plum Orbit
The Plum Orbit is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6516, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 104 x 57.3 x 11 mm (4.09 x 2.26 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6516
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 92g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6516 for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 146 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, May. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread)
💻 Display
Sharpness
146 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
92g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
104 x 57.3 x 11 mm (4.09 x 2.26 x 0.43 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Orbit does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the Plum Orbit supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Orbit supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Plum Orbit has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Orbit ships with Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread).
The Plum Orbit uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Orbit supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Plum Orbit has 2.0.
