QMobile Noir J7 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Noir J7:

LCD

Galaxy A3 (2017):

OLED
Weight

Galaxy A3 (2017): 45 g lighter

Noir J7:

183 g

Galaxy A3 (2017):

138 g
Width

Galaxy A3 (2017): 10.6 mm narrower

Noir J7:

76.8 mm

Galaxy A3 (2017):

66.2 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy A3 (2017): 0.8 in smaller diagonal

Noir J7:

5.5 in

Galaxy A3 (2017):

4.7 in
Chipset

Noir J7:

Mediatek MT6595

Galaxy A3 (2017):

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Depth

Galaxy A3 (2017): 0.9 mm thinner

Noir J7:

8.8 mm

Galaxy A3 (2017):

7.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Noir J7

Height:

154 mm +18.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Width:

76.8 mm +10.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Depth:

8.8 mm +0.9 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Height:

135.4 mm
Width:

66.2 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Noir J7

183 g

+45 g versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

138 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Noir J7

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²

Noir J7 has approximately 36.9% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy A3 (2017).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
16 GB	Not recorded	2 GB RAM
32 GB	3 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Noir J7

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 128 GB

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Noir J7

3100 mAh

+750 mAh versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

2350 mAh

Specifications

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1. Noir J72. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154 Х 76.8 Х 8.8 mm	135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	183 g	138 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 128 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3100 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2350 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow); Amigo 3.2	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6595	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	60.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.5%	67.9%
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI	312 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP AF	13 MP 27mm (wide) AF f/1.9
Functions	LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	5 MP	8 MP f/1.9 24mm (wide)

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Processor CPU	Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	PowerVR G6200	Mali-T830 MP1
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	45152
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	705
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	3430
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	2283
GeekBench 4 Battery *	Unknown	2530

General specs

General specs — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Release date	2016 October	2017 January
Colors	Gold	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	220 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 55 h
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4) aluminum frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
SIM card	Dual SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 5(850) 40(2300)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Unknown	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Noir J7, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Noir J7	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM IDN THA); A320Y (NZL MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

QMobile Noir J7 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

QMobile Noir J7

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Physical size

1. Noir J7

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Weight

1. Noir J7

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen size

1. Noir J7

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Noir J7

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Noir J7

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Specifications

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