QMobile Noir A950
#5873
QMobile Noir Z3
#5312Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir Z3
Performance
38.551.8
Camera
14.119.1
Display
81.880.4
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.929.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.228.4
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Noir Z3 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A950 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589W chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Z3 utilizes a faster 1.5 GHz Mediatek MT6589 chipset with 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z3 supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, compared to the A950's 720p video capability.
- The A950 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Z3's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, with the A950 on version 4.1 and the Z3 on 4.2, providing a similar software experience overall.
- The Noir Z3 is also lighter and slimmer than the A950, enhancing its build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir Z3
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.65"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED+
Super 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 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589W
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
137 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
N/A
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass