Pantech Discover
#6469
QMobile Noir Z9
#4939Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
QMobile Noir Z9
Performance
51.752.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.177.9
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.240.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.530.2
Summary
- The Pantech Discover features a sturdy build with a weight of 135g and dimensions of 134.2 x 68.6 x 9.1 mm, while the QMobile Noir Z9 is lighter at 97g and slimmer at 141 x 68 x 5.1 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.8-inch display, but the Discover uses a TFT panel, whereas the Noir Z9 boasts an AMOLED display, offering better color and contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Discover's dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus is outperformed by the Noir Z9's quad-core Snapdragon 410, although both have 16GB of storage.
- The camera on the Discover has a higher resolution at 12.6 MP compared to the Noir Z9's 8 MP, but the latter offers a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Noir Z9 at 2000 mAh versus 2100 mAh in the Discover, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Finally, the Discover runs on an older Android 4.0.4, while the Noir Z9 operates on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
QMobile Noir Z9
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
TFT
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.6 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-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)
141 x 68 x 5.1 mm (5.55 x 2.68 x 0.20 in)
Weight
135 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, 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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity