Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9 Plus
ZTE Blade X
Performance
53.553.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.956.5
Battery
25.624.2
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
46.349.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.330.7
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 Plus and ZTE Blade X both feature a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Noir Z9 Plus uses AMOLED technology while the Blade X employs IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Noir Z9 Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 octa-core processor, whereas the Blade X has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core chipset.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Noir Z9 Plus has a slightly larger battery capacity of 3150 mAh compared to the Blade X's 3000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Noir Z9 Plus runs on Android 5.1.1, while the Blade X is equipped with Android 7.1.1, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Noir Z9 Plus being slightly lighter and slimmer than the Blade X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9 Plus
ZTE Blade X
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
For Cricket
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 76.4 x 7.2 mm (6.10 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
156 x 77.5 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.35 in)
Weight
158 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Dark Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

