Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5X
Meizu M6s
Performance
58.665.9
Camera
64.619.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.724.2
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
66.850.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.338.8
Summary
- The LG Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering sharper visuals compared to the Meizu M6s's larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 5X is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset, while the M6s uses an Exynos 7872, with the latter having a slight edge in CPU performance due to its higher clock speeds.
- The Nexus 5X has a 12.3 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, whereas the M6s features a 16 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M6s at 3000 mAh compared to the 2700 mAh in the Nexus 5X, and it supports faster 18W charging, while both lack wireless charging.
- Build quality differs as the Nexus 5X has a plastic back and frame, while the M6s employs an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the Nexus 5X runs a stock version of Android 6.0, upgradable to 8.0, while the M6s operates on Android 7.0 with Flyme 6.2, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Nexus 5X
Meizu M6s
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Exynos 7872 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Hexa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73)
GPU
Adreno 418
Mali-G71 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
152 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon, Quartz, Ice
Black, Silver, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 6.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

