Category Breakdown
O2 XDA Zest
QMobile Noir A75
Performance
45.934.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
11.216.9
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.530.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.118.0
Summary
- The O2 XDA Zest features a compact build with a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, offering a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the QMobile Noir A75 has a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XDA Zest is powered by a 624MHz Marvell TavorP CPU and has 128MB of RAM, whereas the Noir A75 utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 4GB of RAM, providing a more capable experience.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Noir A75 has a slightly larger 1500mAh battery compared to the 1300mAh battery of the XDA Zest, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the XDA Zest runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Noir A75 operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
O2 XDA Zest
QMobile Noir A75
General
Release Date
2008
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
4.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
624MHz Marvell TavorP
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 60.5 x 16.5 mm (4.02 x 2.38 x 0.65 in)
135 x 67 x 10 mm (5.31 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
102.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

