Meizu MX
#7936
ZTE Avid 579
#6819Category Breakdown
Meizu MX
ZTE Avid 579
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9
Summary
- The Meizu MX features a smaller 4.0-inch ASV display with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Avid 579 has a larger 5.45-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu MX is powered by a dual-core Exynos chipset, whereas the ZTE Avid 579 utilizes a more modern quad-core Mediatek Helio A20, offering improved multitasking with 2GB of RAM compared to the MX's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Avid 579 includes a 2 MP selfie camera, absent in the MX.
- The ZTE Avid 579 also has a larger 2660 mAh battery compared to the 1600 mAh battery in the Meizu MX, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the MX runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Avid 579 operates on Android 10, providing a more current software experience.
- Build-wise, the MX is lighter at 139g, while the Avid 579 is slightly heavier at 160g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX
ZTE Avid 579
General
Release Date
2012
2020, June 24
Announced
2011
2020, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5.45"
Type
ASV
TFT LCD
Resolution
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~288 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 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
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
2660 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, 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)
147 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
139 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 10
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes