BLU Studio Max
#5106
Meizu M5 Note
#4998Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Max
Meizu M5 Note
Performance
53.257.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.846.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.329.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio Max and Meizu M5 Note both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Meizu has a slightly higher pixel density at ~403 ppi compared to the BLU's ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, offering a more efficient CPU configuration and a superior Mali-T860MP2 GPU, while the BLU uses the MT6753 with a Mali-T720 GPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- They both come with a 4000 mAh battery, but the Meizu supports 24W fast charging, whereas the BLU does not support any fast charging.
- The software experience differs slightly, as the Meizu runs Android 6.0 with Flyme 7.3, providing a different user interface compared to the stock Android 6.0 on the BLU.
- Build-wise, the Meizu is slightly lighter and thinner than the BLU, with dimensions of 153.6 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm versus 153.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Max
Meizu M5 Note
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
153.6 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.05 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Rose Gold, Gold
Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Mini-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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass