Category Breakdown
BLU R1 Plus
QMobile Noir Z9 Plus
Performance
49.653.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.577.9
Battery
28.125.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.046.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.132.3
Summary
- The BLU R1 Plus features a sturdy build with a weight of 191g and dimensions of 153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm, while the QMobile Noir Z9 Plus is lighter at 158g and slimmer at 155 x 76.4 x 7.2 mm.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch display, but the BLU uses IPS LCD technology, whereas the QMobile utilizes AMOLED, which typically offers better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737, while the QMobile has an octa-core MT6753, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the QMobile features autofocus.
- The BLU R1 Plus has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3150 mAh battery of the QMobile, which may result in longer usage time.
- Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the QMobile operates on an older Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the BLU.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R1 Plus
QMobile Noir Z9 Plus
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.41 in)
155 x 76.4 x 7.2 mm (6.10 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Weight
191 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

