Meizu MX
#6196
Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
Meizu MX
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
49.650.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
40.719.1
Battery
16.221.0
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
33.155.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
24.820.8
Summary
- The Meizu MX features a compact build with a 4.0-inch ASV display at 640 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SP offers a larger 4.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia SP is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset and a slightly faster CPU, although both devices have 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia SP has a marginally better aperture.
- The Xperia SP also boasts a larger 2370 mAh battery compared to the MX's 1600 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Meizu MX runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Xperia SP operates on Android 4.1, offering a more modern experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
4"
4.6"
Type
ASV
TFT
Resolution
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~288 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.3 x 63.3 x 10.3 mm (4.78 x 2.49 x 0.41 in)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
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 Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass