Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
38.543.7
Camera
14.119.1
Display
81.880.4
Battery
20.020.0
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
31.937.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.229.6
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 S5 mini Duos has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S5 mini Duos is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU and 16GB of storage compared to the A950's 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4GB of storage.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S5 mini Duos supports 1080p video recording, whereas the A950 is limited to 720p.
- Both devices have a 2100 mAh battery, but the S5 mini Duos offers a more refined software experience with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and the option to upgrade to Marshmallow, while the A950 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
- The build quality is similar, but the S5 mini Duos is slightly heavier at 118g compared to the A950.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
4.65"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED+
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589W
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
2.1 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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 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)
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate

