Category Breakdown
Meizu MX 4
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The Meizu MX 4 features a smaller 4.0-inch ASV display with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Blade Vec 4G has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MX 4 is powered by an Exynos chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the Blade Vec utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade Vec also includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Blade Vec has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the MX 4's 1700 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the MX 4 runs on Android 4.0, while the Blade Vec operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated experience.
- The build quality of the MX 4 is more compact and heavier, while the Blade Vec is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX 4
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Previously known as Meizu MX quad-core
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
ASV
TFT
Resolution
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~288 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121.3 x 63.3 x 10.3 mm (4.78 x 2.49 x 0.41 in)
142.3 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight
139 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black (front)/ white, green, blue, pink, violet (back)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

