Meizu M5 Note
#3857
ZTE Max XL
#3872Category Breakdown
Meizu M5 Note
ZTE Max XL
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.557.5
Summary
- The Meizu M5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi, while the ZTE Max XL has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of about 367 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, both with octa-core CPUs but differing clock speeds.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- The Meizu M5 Note has a slightly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the ZTE's 3990 mAh, with faster charging at 24W versus 18W for the ZTE.
- The Meizu runs on Android 6.0 with Flyme 7.3, while the ZTE operates on Android 7.1.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M5 Note
ZTE Max XL
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.6 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.05 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
175 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (2CA)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 7.3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 7.3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes