Category Breakdown
Meizu 15
Meizu 16
Performance
74.483.4
Camera
66.381.3
Display
82.882.8
Battery
24.225.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.462.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
51.255.4
Summary
- The Meizu 15 features a 5.46-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 16 has a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Meizu 16 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with 12 MP rear cameras and 20 MP front cameras, but the Meizu 16 benefits from improved video stabilization with gyro-EIS.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Meizu 16 at 3010 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh in the Meizu 15, with both supporting 24W charging.
- Software-wise, the Meizu 15 runs on Android 7.1.2 with Flyme 7.3, while the Meizu 16 is equipped with Android 8.1 and Flyme UI, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 15
Meizu 16
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Meizu 16th in India
Display
Size
5.46"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.55 µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, 1/2.8", 1.0 µm, AF, portraits only
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, f/2.6, 1/2.6", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm (5.93 x 2.88 x 0.29 in)
Weight
152 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ink, Yakin, Indigo, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

