Meizu MX4 Pro
#4577
Samsung Galaxy S6 active
#2344Category Breakdown
Meizu MX4 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S6 active
Performance
60.367.5
Camera
38.157.2
Display
60.584.3
Battery
26.387.2
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
60.459.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.549.8
Summary
- The Meizu MX4 Pro features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a high resolution of 1536 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active has a slightly smaller 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MX4 Pro is powered by the Exynos 5430 chipset, whereas the S6 Active utilizes the more advanced Exynos 7420, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The MX4 Pro's rear camera has a higher resolution at 20.7 MP but lacks optical image stabilization (OIS), while the S6 Active's 16 MP camera includes OIS and additional video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S6 Active at 3500 mAh, and it supports wireless charging, unlike the MX4 Pro.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the MX4 Pro on Android 4.4.4 and the S6 Active on Android 5.0.2, which is upgradable to 6.0.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX4 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S6 active
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S6 active G890
Display
Size
5.5"
5.1"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1536 x 2560 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~546 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T628MP6
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.3", AF
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.1 x 77 x 9 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
146.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.34 in)
Weight
158 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, White
White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Flyme 4
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate