Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#7368
QMobile Noir A550
#6298Category Breakdown
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
QMobile Noir A550
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.554.4
Summary
- The Maxwest Nitro 5.5 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the QMobile Noir A550 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but higher pixel density at approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nitro 5.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Noir A550 utilizes a more capable quad-core 1.3 GHz processor.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, but the Nitro 5.5 can record video at 720p, while the Noir A550's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Nitro 5.5 has a 2200 mAh battery compared to the Noir A550's 1700 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the former.
- Software-wise, the Nitro 5.5 runs Android 4.4.2, while the Noir A550 initially comes with Android 4.2 but can be upgraded to 4.4.
- Overall, the Nitro 5.5 offers a larger display and better battery capacity, while the Noir A550 provides a slightly better performance and higher pixel density.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
QMobile Noir A550
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
132 x 66 x 8.9 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.35 in)
Weight
174 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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, hotspot
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes