Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir Z9
Performance
38.552.0
Camera
14.119.1
Display
81.877.9
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.940.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.230.2
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Noir Z9 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A950 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589W chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Z9 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with 16GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z9 supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, compared to the A950's 720p.
- The A950 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Z9's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The A950 runs on Android 4.1, while the Z9 is equipped with Android 5.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
QMobile Noir Z9
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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 306
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
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 x 5.1 mm (5.55 x 2.68 x 0.20 in)
Weight
N/A
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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

