Category Breakdown
alcatel 5v
Meizu M3x
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The alcatel 5v features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, while the Meizu M3x has a 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 is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Meizu utilizes the slightly older Helio P20, which offers higher clock speeds.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Meizu's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.0 compared to the alcatel's f/2.2, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The alcatel has a larger 4000 mAh battery, while the Meizu's 3200 mAh battery supports faster 24W charging.
- Software-wise, the alcatel runs on Android 8.1, providing a more recent experience than the Meizu's Android 6 with Flyme 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 5v
Meizu M3x
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.8, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.7 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm (6.05 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
153.8 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight
158 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Blue, Gold, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

