alcatel 5
#4799
Meizu M3x
#4724Category Breakdown
alcatel 5
Meizu M3x
Performance
55.466.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.151.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.031.5
Summary
- The alcatel 5 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Meizu M3x has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel 5 is powered by the Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Meizu M3x utilizes the more advanced Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Meizu M3x includes phase detection autofocus, enhancing its photography performance, and it also features a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the alcatel 5's lack of a front camera.
- The Meizu M3x has a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery with faster 24W charging, while the alcatel 5's 3000 mAh battery lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the alcatel 5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, while the Meizu M3x operates on Android 6 with Flyme 6, indicating a more outdated software experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 5
Meizu M3x
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (6.00 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
153.8 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight
144 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Gold, Metallic Black
Blue, Gold, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass