Category Breakdown
Meizu 15
Meizu 16s
Performance
74.488.7
Camera
66.390.6
Display
82.880.2
Battery
24.226.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.466.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
51.254.3
Summary
- The Meizu 15 features a compact 5.46-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 16s has a larger 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Meizu 16s utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Meizu 15 includes a 12 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Meizu 16s boasts a 48 MP rear camera with OIS, offering superior imaging quality.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the Meizu 16s at 3600 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh in the Meizu 15, both supporting 24W charging.
- Software-wise, the Meizu 15 runs Android 7.1.2, while the Meizu 16s operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 15
Meizu 16s
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.46"
6.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2232 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~400 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 SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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
48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS20MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
20MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3600 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)
151.9 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm (5.98 x 2.89 x 0.30 in)
Weight
152 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ink, Yakin, Indigo, White
Carbon Black, Pearl White, Phantom Blue
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

