Category Breakdown
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
QMobile Noir A550
Performance
35.039.1
Camera
15.439.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
20.416.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.333.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.425.7
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

