Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo
Performance
52.050.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.980.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
40.945.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.231.3
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 features a slim build at 5.1 mm and weighs 97 g, while the Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo is thicker at 8.6 mm and heavier at 132 g.
- Both devices have a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Galaxy S3 Neo uses Super AMOLED technology compared to the AMOLED of the Noir Z9.
- In terms of performance, the Noir Z9 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2 GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S3 Neo uses a Snapdragon 400 with 1.5 GB of RAM.
- Both cameras are 8 MP with 1080p video recording, but the Noir Z9 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 1.9 MP on the Galaxy S3 Neo.
- The Noir Z9 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S3 Neo has a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery.
- The Noir Z9 runs on Android 5.0, whereas the Galaxy S3 Neo initially runs Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to 4.4.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SIII Neo+ I9300ISamsung GT-I9300RWI with no NFC connectivity
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 or 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
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)
136.6 x 70.8 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
97 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

