QMobile Noir S5
#5054
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
#4891Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir S5
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Performance
42.653.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
77.980.4
Battery
20.825.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.161.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.530.5
Summary
- The QMobile Noir S5 features a compact build with dimensions of 141 x 68.4 x 7.5 mm and a lightweight design, while the Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA is larger at 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm and heavier at 179.4g.
- The Noir S5 has a 4.8-inch AMOLED display, offering vibrant colors, whereas the Note II sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Noir S5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with 1GB RAM, while the Note II utilizes an Exynos 4412 with 2GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Note II has a lower resolution 1.9 MP front camera compared to the 8 MP on the Noir S5.
- The battery capacity of the Noir S5 is 2300 mAh, which is less than the Note II's 3100 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Software-wise, the Noir S5 runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the Note II originally came with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir S5
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 68.4 x 7.5 mm (5.55 x 2.69 x 0.30 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/White
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, gravity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer