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Meizu MX5

Meizu MX5

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

#2032

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