Plum Velocity
The Plum Velocity is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6516, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 113.5 x 62.5 x 12.6 mm (4.47 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6516
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 135g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 800 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 154 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, September. Released 2011, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
154 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
800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery (BL-5K)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
135g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
113.5 x 62.5 x 12.6 mm (4.47 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Plum Velocity does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the Plum Velocity supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Plum Velocity supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
No, the Plum Velocity does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Plum Velocity ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
The Plum Velocity uses microUSB 2.0.
The Plum Velocity supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The Plum Velocity has 2.0, A2DP.
