Category Breakdown
BLU Studio G Plus HD
QMobile Noir i9
Performance
41.739.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.433.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.623.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio G Plus HD features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the QMobile Noir i9 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, but the Noir i9 has a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6582 chipset and better rear camera capabilities at 8 MP compared to the 5 MP of the Studio G Plus HD, which also records video at a lower 720p resolution versus the Noir i9's 1080p.
- The Studio G Plus HD has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Noir i9's 2000 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the QMobile operates on an older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4 KitKat.
- Build quality is similar, with the Studio G Plus HD being slightly heavier at 189g versus the Noir i9's 167g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio G Plus HD
QMobile Noir i9
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (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
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.7 x 77.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 3.05 x 0.35 in)
146 x 74 x 9.3 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.37 in)
Weight
189 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

