Category Breakdown
Meizu MX
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
49.647.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
40.719.1
Battery
16.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.139.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
24.818.8
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
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, f/2.2, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

