Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir V4
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
54.254.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

