Meizu M5
#4254
Nokia 5
#4073Category Breakdown
Meizu M5
Nokia 5
Performance
55.456.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.224.2
Build
77.877.6
Connectivity
46.052.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.136.4
Summary
- The Meizu M5 and Nokia 5 both feature a 5.2" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu M5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, while the Nokia 5 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with both devices offering 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 5 has a slightly better f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP front camera compared to the Meizu's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is close, with the Meizu M5 at 3070 mAh and the Nokia 5 at 3000 mAh, though neither supports fast charging.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the Meizu featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the Nokia includes Gorilla Glass on the front for added durability.
- Finally, the Meizu runs on Android 6.0 with Flyme 6.3, while the Nokia 5 starts with Android 7.1.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M5
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2016
2017, July 17
Announced
2016
2017, February 26
Description
N/A
For Global market
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3070 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3070 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 72.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mint Green, Glacier White, Champanage Gold, Sapphire Blue, Matte Black
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6.3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass