BLU Life Play S
#6108
QMobile Noir i9
#6015Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play S
QMobile Noir i9
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU Life Play S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the QMobile Noir i9 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6582 chipset and have identical performance specifications, including a quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones offer an 8 MP rear camera, but the Noir i9 has a lower resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Life Play S.
- The battery capacity of the QMobile Noir i9 is higher at 2000 mAh, compared to the 1800 mAh of the BLU device.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2, but the Noir i9 can be upgraded to Android 4.4, providing a potentially better software experience.
- The build quality of the Life Play S is lighter and slimmer, while the Noir i9 is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play S
QMobile Noir i9
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.5 x 67.5 x 7.8 mm (5.41 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
146 x 74 x 9.3 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.37 in)
Weight
109 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes