Category Breakdown
Meizu M5
Realme 1
Performance
55.468.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.226.4
Build
77.871.8
Connectivity
46.050.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.139.4
Summary
- The Meizu M5 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 138g, while the Realme 1 has a larger and slightly heavier design with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back, weighing 155g.
- In terms of display, the M5 has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Realme 1 offers a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing better clarity.
- Performance-wise, the M5 is powered by the Mediatek MT6750 chipset, while the Realme 1 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Helio P60, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Realme 1 features an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the M5's 5 MP.
- The Realme 1 also has a larger 3410 mAh battery compared to the M5's 3070 mAh.
- Software-wise, the M5 runs on Android 6.0, while the Realme 1 comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M5
Realme 1
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Display
Size
5.2"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2
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
3410 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3070 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3410 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)
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Mint Green, Glacier White, Champanage Gold, Sapphire Blue, Matte Black
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

