Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Z
Performance
52.048.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
77.980.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
40.954.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.234.5
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 features a lightweight design at 97g and a slim profile of 5.1mm, while the Samsung Z is heavier at 136g and thicker at 8.5mm.
- Both devices have a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Samsung Z utilizes Super AMOLED technology compared to the AMOLED of the Noir Z9.
- In terms of performance, the Samsung Z has a faster 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU versus the 1.2 GHz in the Noir Z9, although both have 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Noir Z9 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP compared to the 2.1 MP on the Samsung Z.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Samsung Z at 2600mAh versus 2000mAh in the Noir Z9.
- Finally, the QMobile runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the Samsung Z operates on Tizen 2.2.1, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Z
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Z Z910F
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)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 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)
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
97 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Black/brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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)
Tizen 2.2.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate

