Home/Meizu/Meizu MX4 vs Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
Meizu MX4

Meizu MX4

#4070
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact

Sony Xperia Z4 Compact

#4073

Category Breakdown

Meizu MX4
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 features a 5.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1152 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z4 Compact has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the MX4 is powered by a Mediatek MT6595 chipset, whereas the Z4 Compact utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, offering potentially better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 20.7 MP rear camera, but the Z4 Compact supports HDR video and higher frame rates.
  • The MX4 has a 3100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Z4 Compact's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
  • Software-wise, the MX4 runs on Android 4.4.4 with Flyme 4, while the Z4 Compact operates on Android 5.0, providing a more updated experience.
  • The Z4 Compact also includes stereo speakers and NFC support, enhancing its connectivity options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Meizu MX4
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications

Display

Size

5.36"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1152 x 1920 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~418 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)

PPI

1152
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6595
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A17 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)

GPU

PowerVR G6200
Adreno 430

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB 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

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
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

3100 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
18W wired, QC2

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

144 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
N/A

Weight

147 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), 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

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes