Plum Sync 5.0
The Plum Sync 5.0 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 109g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, May. Released 2014, August
Also Known As
Also known as Plum Sync 5.0 X230
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
109g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Colors
Black/Gold, White/Silver, Pink/Silver, Blue/Silver
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 Sync 5.0 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the Plum Sync 5.0 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Plum Sync 5.0 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Sync 5.0 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Plum Sync 5.0 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Sync 5.0 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Plum Sync 5.0 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Sync 5.0 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Plum Sync 5.0 has 4.0, A2DP.
