Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M4.5
QMobile Noir A550
Performance
41.039.1
Camera
24.239.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.416.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.333.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.525.7
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris M4.5 and QMobile Noir A550 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris M4.5 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6735M chipset and a slightly faster quad-core CPU at 1.0 GHz, while the Noir A550 uses the MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz CPU, but has less RAM at 4GB compared to the Aquaris's options.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris has a 5 MP front camera, outperforming the Noir's 2 MP.
- The Aquaris also has a larger battery capacity of 2470 mAh compared to the Noir's 1700 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Aquaris runs Android 5.1.1, while the Noir operates on an older Android 4.2, limiting its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M4.5
QMobile Noir A550
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2470 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
132 x 66 x 8.9 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.35 in)
Weight
115 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

