QMobile Noir Z3
#5312
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
#4839Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
Performance
51.852.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
29.858.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.430.8
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z3 and Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III both feature a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Noir Z3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Galaxy S III utilizes an Exynos 4412 Quad with a 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, which may provide slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S III has a more advanced f/2.6 aperture.
- The Noir Z3 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Galaxy S III's 2100 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Noir Z3 runs Android 4.2, while the Galaxy S III starts with Android 4.1.1 and is upgradable to 4.4.4, offering a more refined user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Galaxy S III being slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung GALAXY S III LTE
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
135 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gray, Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, aptX
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer