Meizu MX
#6196
ZTE Avid 579
#6415Category Breakdown
Meizu MX
ZTE Avid 579
Performance
49.659.9
Camera
19.12.5
Display
40.731.2
Battery
16.222.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.139.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
24.823.8
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
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, f/2.2, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity