Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A750
ZTE Blade A520
Performance
46.446.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.445.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.027.4
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A750 features a solid build with a weight of 158g and dimensions of 144.5 x 73.8 x 8.9 mm, while the ZTE Blade A520 is lighter at 130g and slightly more compact at 144 x 71 x 8.4 mm.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with identical resolutions, but the Blade A520 offers a more recent software experience with Android 7.0 Nougat compared to the A750's Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
- In terms of performance, the A750 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Blade A520 utilizes a Mediatek MT6737 with a slightly faster 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
- The A750's rear camera is superior at 13 MP compared to the Blade A520's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity also favors the Blade A520 with 2400 mAh versus the A750's 2000 mAh, providing a potential advantage in longevity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A750
ZTE Blade A520
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP or 2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 73.8 x 8.9 mm (5.69 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
144 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

