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QMobile Noir Z3

QMobile Noir Z3

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Samsung Z3

Samsung Z3

#5199

Category Breakdown

QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung Z3
Performance
51.835.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
29.836.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.428.8

Summary

  • The QMobile Noir Z3 features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Z3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Noir Z3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Samsung Z3's Spreadtrum SC7730 with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, giving the Noir Z3 an edge in processing power.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Noir Z3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Samsung Z3 is limited to 720p.
  • The battery capacity of the Samsung Z3 is 2600 mAh, which is higher than the Noir Z3's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • The QMobile runs on Android 4.2, while the Samsung operates on Tizen 2.3, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
  • Overall, the QMobile Noir Z3 offers better performance and camera capabilities, while the Samsung Z3 has a larger battery and a slightly bigger display.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

QMobile Noir Z3
Samsung Z3

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

Description

N/A
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)

Display

Size

4.8"
5"

Type

Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7730

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2600 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 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)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)

Weight

135 g
137 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Silver, Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.70 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, 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)
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity