Meizu MX4
#4070
Sony Xperia M5
#4069Category Breakdown
Meizu MX4
Sony Xperia M5
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 features a slightly larger 5.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1152 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 418 ppi, while the Sony Xperia M5 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a higher pixel density of about 441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with octa-core processors and 16GB of RAM, but the MX4 uses a Mediatek MT6595 chipset, whereas the M5 utilizes the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10.
- The camera on the MX4 offers a 20.7 MP rear sensor compared to the M5's 21.2 MP, with the latter also featuring a more capable 13 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the MX4 at 3100 mAh versus the M5's 2600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the MX4 runs Android 4.4.4 with Flyme 4, while the M5 comes with Android 5.0.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX4
Sony Xperia M5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
Display
Size
5.36"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1152 x 1920 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~418 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1152
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6595
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A17 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
PowerVR G6200
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP
21.2 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.3", AF
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
2 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight
147 g
142.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, White
Black, White, Gold
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Flyme 4
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Flyme 4
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes