Category Breakdown
Meizu MX4 Pro
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.257.2
Summary
- The Meizu MX4 Pro features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 546 ppi, compared to the Sony Xperia Z4 Compact's 4.7-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels and 469 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 16GB of RAM, but the MX4 Pro uses the Exynos 5430 chipset while the Z4 Compact is powered by the Snapdragon 810.
- Both devices have a 20.7 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, though the Z4 Compact offers additional frame rates and HDR support.
- The MX4 Pro has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3350 mAh versus the Z4 Compact's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the MX4 Pro runs on Android 4.4.4 with Flyme 4, while the Z4 Compact is on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX4 Pro
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2560 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~546 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Mali-T628MP6
Adreno 430
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.3", AF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.1 x 77 x 9 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
N/A
Weight
158 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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 Cat4 150/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Flyme 4
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Flyme 4
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

