Category Breakdown
Plum Compass LTE
QMobile Noir X400
Performance
45.242.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
8.916.9
Battery
20.017.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.730.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.116.1
Summary
- The Plum Compass LTE features a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the QMobile Noir X400 has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, with the Compass using the Mediatek MT6737M and the Noir X400 using the MT6582, though both have 1GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Noir X400 includes autofocus, while the Compass has a 5 MP front camera compared to the Noir's 2 MP.
- The Compass has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the Noir's 1800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Compass runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated experience than the Noir's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Compass LTE
QMobile Noir X400
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
Also known as Plum Z517
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TN TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 71.6 x 9.3 mm (5.91 x 2.82 x 0.37 in)
131 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.16 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
Weight
146 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Gold, Rose gold, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

