QMobile Noir A950
#5873
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
#4839Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
Performance
38.552.7
Camera
14.119.1
Display
81.880.4
Battery
20.020.0
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
31.958.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.230.8
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S III is powered by a more advanced Exynos 4412 chipset and a faster 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Mediatek MT6589W and 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 in the A950, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S III can record video at 1080p, whereas the A950 is limited to 720p.
- Both devices have a 2100 mAh battery capacity, but the Galaxy S III offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The QMobile runs on Android 4.1, while the Galaxy S III can be upgraded to Android 4.4.4, providing a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung GALAXY S III LTE
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
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP4
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gray, Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, aptX
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 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer