Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir V4
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Performance
46.460.9
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.558.9
Battery
22.425.2
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
33.460.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.832.1
Summary
- The QMobile Noir V4 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z Ultra is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 800 chipset and a faster CPU at 2.2 GHz, compared to the Noir V4's Mediatek MT6589 at 1.2 GHz.
- The Noir V4 has a 12 MP rear camera, outperforming the Xperia's 8 MP, but both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Xperia Z Ultra at 3050 mAh versus the Noir V4's 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run Android 4.2, but the Xperia can be upgraded to 5.1, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir V4
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
Display
Size
5.7"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161 x 82.5 x 9.3 mm (6.34 x 3.25 x 0.37 in)
179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
Weight
220 g
212 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.54 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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

