Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
42.643.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
77.980.4
Battery
20.820.0
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
31.137.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.529.6
Summary
- The QMobile Noir S5 features a 4.8-inch AMOLED display, slightly larger than the 4.5-inch Super AMOLED screen of the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos, which offers a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the QMobile is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM, while the Samsung has a more capable 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU and 1.5GB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Samsung's front camera is lower at 2.1 MP compared to the QMobile's 8 MP.
- The QMobile has a 2300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 2100 mAh battery in the Samsung.
- Software-wise, the QMobile runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the Samsung initially comes with Android 4.4.4 KitKat but can be upgraded to 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
4.8"
4.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB 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, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 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)
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/White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, gravity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate

