Plum Phantom 2
The Plum Phantom 2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2018).
2018 · Entry-level · Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.72" · 155.9 x 75.8 x 10.4 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.72" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm) 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
2018, December. Released 2019, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
188 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
195g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
155.9 x 75.8 x 10.4 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.41 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Phantom 2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Plum Phantom 2 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Plum Phantom 2 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Plum Phantom 2 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Plum Phantom 2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Phantom 2 ships with Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition).
The Plum Phantom 2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Phantom 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Plum Phantom 2 has 4.0, A2DP.
