Category Breakdown
Meizu MX5
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Performance
58.872.4
Camera
54.863.4
Display
80.282.8
Battery
25.626.1
Build
0.274.5
Connectivity
55.061.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.552.4
Summary
- The Meizu MX5 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) has a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MX5 is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the A7 utilizes the more advanced Exynos 7885, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the A7 is superior with a 24 MP rear setup compared to the MX5's 20.7 MP, and it also offers additional features like an ultrawide lens.
- The A7 has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the MX5's 3150 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The MX5 runs on Android 5.0.1 with Flyme, while the A7 operates on Android 8.0 with One UI, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as the A7 has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the MX5 has a more straightforward design without specified premium materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX5
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018, September 20
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A750F/DS (EMEA); SM-A750G (Hong Kong); SM-A750FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Mali-G71
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.3", 1.2µm
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@100fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 60% in 40 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (5.90 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
149 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver, Black/Silver
Black, blue, gold, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (2CA) 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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 4.5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

