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Pantech Discover

Pantech Discover

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QMobile Noir S4

QMobile Noir S4

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Category Breakdown

Pantech Discover
QMobile Noir S4
Performance
51.745.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.156.5
Battery
20.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.232.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.526.2

Summary

  • The Pantech Discover features a 4.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the QMobile Noir S4 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the Discover is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Noir S4 uses a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, with both models offering 16GB of storage but differing RAM configurations (1GB for Discover and 2GB for Noir S4).
  • The camera on the Discover is superior with a 12.6 MP rear camera compared to the 8 MP rear camera on the Noir S4, although both can record 1080p video.
  • The Noir S4 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2100 mAh battery of the Discover, which may offer better longevity.
  • Finally, the Discover runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Noir S4 is equipped with a more recent Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Pantech Discover
QMobile Noir S4

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

For AT&T
N/A

Display

Size

4.8"
5"

Type

TFT
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 225
Mali-400MP2

Memory

16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

12.6 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

2 MP
8 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2100 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

134.2 x 68.6 x 9.1 mm (5.28 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
144.4 x 72.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)

Weight

135 g
150 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity