Overall Score
28.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#5391)28.0
Performance(#5468)49.5
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4318)49.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Meizu M5c
Short Review
- The Meizu M5c features a compact design with dimensions of 144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 135g, available in multiple colors.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with Flyme 6, the software experience is basic but functional.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Meizu M5c is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Meizu A5, Meizu Charm Blue A5
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP1
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro (digital), proximity, compass