Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir S5
Performance
38.542.6
Camera
14.127.9
Display
81.877.9
Battery
20.020.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.931.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.229.5
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Noir S5 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A950 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589W chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the S5 utilizes a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S5 supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, compared to the A950's 720p.
- The A950 has a 2100 mAh battery, while the S5 has a slightly larger 2300 mAh battery, providing marginally better endurance.
- Software-wise, the A950 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the S5 is equipped with Android 5.0 (Lollipop), offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir S5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.65"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED+
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 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
Mediatek MT6589W
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 67 x 8.6 mm (5.12 x 2.64 x 0.34 in)
141 x 68.4 x 7.5 mm (5.55 x 2.69 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, gravity

