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BLU R1 Plus

BLU R1 Plus

#4958
QMobile Noir Z9 Plus

QMobile Noir Z9 Plus

#4588

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