Meizu MX
#7936
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
#6830Category Breakdown
Meizu MX
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
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 Blade Vec 4G has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MX is powered by a dual-core Exynos chipset, whereas the Blade Vec utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing a more efficient processing capability.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade Vec offers a higher resolution option for its rear camera and a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity of the Blade Vec is significantly larger at 2300 mAh compared to the MX's 1600 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- Software-wise, the MX runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Blade Vec operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern user experience.
- Build quality favors the Blade Vec with a slimmer profile and lighter weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
N/A
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
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 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
1600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 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/White
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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes