Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.355.4
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 features a sleek design with a lightweight build at 97g and a thickness of just 5.1mm, while the Samsung Ativ S I8750 is slightly bulkier at 135g and 8.7mm thick.
- Both devices have a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, utilizing AMOLED technology in the Noir Z9 and Super AMOLED in the Ativ S, offering vibrant visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Noir Z9 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, while the Ativ S uses a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, with both having 16GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations.
- The camera capabilities are similar, with both offering 8 MP rear cameras, though the Noir Z9 has a 5 MP front camera compared to the Ativ S's 1.9 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Ativ S at 2300 mAh versus 2000 mAh in the Noir Z9.
- Software-wise, the Noir Z9 runs on Android 5.0, while the Ativ S operates on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, reflecting different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Ativ S I8750
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141 x 68 x 5.1 mm (5.55 x 2.68 x 0.20 in)
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
97 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

