QMobile Noir Z9
#4939
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
#5281Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Performance
52.049.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.980.4
Battery
18.917.8
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
40.945.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.228.5
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 features a slim build at 5.1 mm and weighs 97 g, making it lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE, which is 9.5 mm thick and weighs 130.5 g.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, but the Z9's 4.8-inch AMOLED display offers vibrant colors, while the S II HD LTE uses a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z9 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor and 2 GB of RAM, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S3 and 1 GB of RAM in the S II HD LTE, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Z9.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Z9 offers a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera versus the 2 MP on the S II HD LTE.
- The Z9 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the S II HD LTE's 1850 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Noir Z9 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the S II HD LTE originally launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, indicating a more modern software experience for the Z9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S
Display
Size
4.8"
4.65"
Type
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 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 68 x 5.1 mm (5.55 x 2.68 x 0.20 in)
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight
97 g
130.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.12 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass