QMobile Noir A950
#5873
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
#4891Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Performance
38.553.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
81.880.4
Battery
20.025.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.961.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.230.5
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the QMobile is powered by a Mediatek MT6589W chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Note II utilizes an Exynos 4412 Quad chipset with a faster quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Note II supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, compared to the A950's 720p video capability.
- The Galaxy Note II also boasts a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the A950's 2100 mAh, which likely results in better battery life.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), but the Note II can be upgraded to Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and features Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.65"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED+
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589W
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP4
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
1.9 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
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, 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)
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
179.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer