QMobile Noir Z9
#4939
Samsung Z3
#5199Category Breakdown
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Z3
Performance
52.035.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
77.980.4
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
40.936.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.228.8
Summary
- The QMobile Noir Z9 features a lightweight build at 97g and a compact 4.8-inch AMOLED display, while the Samsung Z3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen but is heavier at 137g.
- In terms of performance, the Z9 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Z3's Spreadtrum SC7730 and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z9 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Z3 is limited to 720p.
- The Z9 has a smaller 2000mAh battery compared to the Z3's 2600mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Z9 runs Android 5.0, providing a more versatile experience than the Tizen OS on the Z3, which is less common in the smartphone market.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Noir Z9
Samsung Z3
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size
4.8"
5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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)
Spreadtrum SC7730
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
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)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
97 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Hybrid 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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity