Plum Pilot Plus
The Plum Pilot Plus is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 147.5 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 143g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582M (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
2014, May. Released 2014, May
Also Known As
Also known as Plum Pilot Plus Z550
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
200 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
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
143g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147.5 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
📶 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 Pilot Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Plum Pilot Plus does not have NFC.
Yes, the Plum Pilot Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Pilot Plus supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Plum Pilot Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Pilot Plus ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Plum Pilot Plus uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Pilot Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Plum Pilot Plus has 4.0, A2DP.
