Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Z3
Performance
38.535.0
Camera
14.115.4
Display
81.880.4
Battery
20.022.4
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
31.936.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.228.8
Summary
- The QMobile Noir A950 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Z3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A950 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589W chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Z3 uses a Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z3 offers a 5 MP front camera compared to the A950's 1 MP.
- The Z3 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the A950's 2100 mAh.
- For software, the A950 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Z3 operates on Tizen 2.3, which is upgradable to 2.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir A950
Samsung Z3
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size
4.65"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED+
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589W
Spreadtrum SC7730
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 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)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, 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)
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

