Category Breakdown
Lava X50
Meizu M5c
Performance
40.349.5
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.649.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.928.0
Summary
- The Lava X50 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Meizu M5c has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lava X50 is equipped with 8GB of RAM compared to the Meizu M5c's 16GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Meizu M5c offers a wider aperture of f/2.0, potentially improving low-light performance, though it records video at a lower resolution of 720p.
- The Meizu M5c also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Lava X50's 2800 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Lava X50 runs on Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the Meizu M5c comes with Android 6.0 and Flyme 6, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X50
Meizu M5c
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
For India
Also known as Meizu A5, Meizu Charm Blue A5
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720MP1
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (6.10 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, Blue, Red, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro (digital), proximity, compass

