Category Breakdown
HTC Inspire 4G
QMobile Noir S1
Performance
35.942.3
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.054.4
Battery
12.718.9
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
28.335.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.323.4
Summary
- The HTC Inspire 4G features a sturdy build with dimensions of 122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm and weighs 163.9g, while the QMobile Noir S1 is lighter at 152g and has a slimmer profile of 143 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm.
- The Inspire has a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Noir S1's 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly larger screen but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Inspire is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, while the Noir S1 uses a Mediatek MT6582M with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Inspire.
- The camera on the Inspire is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Noir S1's 5 MP, although both can record 720p video; the Noir S1 also includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity favors the Noir S1 with 2000 mAh compared to the Inspire's 1230 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Lastly, the Inspire runs on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3) with Sense UI, while the Noir S1 operates on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Inspire 4G
QMobile Noir S1
General
Release Date
2011
2015
Announced
2011
2015
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
S-LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
143 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
163.9 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

