QMobile Noir A500
#6916
ZTE Grand X V970
#7025Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A500
ZTE Grand X V970
Performance
39.134.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
34.155.2
Battery
17.416.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.232.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.420.9
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A500 features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X V970 has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A500 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589M processor, whereas the Grand X utilizes a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2, which may offer less multitasking efficiency.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Grand X supports 1080p video recording, while the A500 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A500 has a battery capacity of 1800 mAh compared to the Grand X's 1600 mAh, potentially offering slightly better endurance.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A500 on 4.2 and the Grand X on 4.0, upgradable to 4.1.1.
- Overall, the ZTE Grand X V970 provides a better display and video recording capabilities, while the QMobile Noir A500 offers a marginally larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A500
ZTE Grand X V970
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Mimosa X, ZTE V970M (based on MediaTek MT6577 with dual-SIM card slots)
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 67 x 9.6 mm (5.35 x 2.64 x 0.38 in)
127.4 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass