Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE L700
Performance
51.847.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
18.917.8
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
29.846.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.429.0
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z3 features a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.65-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but the latter has a higher pixel density of ~316 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Noir Z3 is equipped with a more powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, while the Galaxy Nexus has a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- The Noir Z3 also offers a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the 5 MP of the Galaxy Nexus, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Noir Z3 at 2000 mAh compared to the 1850 mAh of the Galaxy Nexus.
- Software-wise, the Noir Z3 runs on Android 4.2, while the Galaxy Nexus operates on an older Android 4.0 version.
- The Noir Z3 has a weight of 135g, making it lighter than the Galaxy Nexus at 144.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE L700
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
134.6 x 68.6 x 9.4 mm (5.30 x 2.70 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
144.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

