Meizu MX5
#3783
ZTE Axon 7s
#3281Category Breakdown
Meizu MX5
ZTE Axon 7s
Performance
58.877.4
Camera
54.838.1
Display
80.281.8
Battery
25.626.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.069.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.542.4
Summary
- The Meizu MX5 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 7s offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels on the same-sized AMOLED screen, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the MX5 is powered by the Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the Axon 7s utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, providing better processing capabilities.
- The MX5's rear camera has a higher megapixel count at 20.7 MP, but the Axon 7s benefits from a larger aperture at f/1.8, which may enhance low-light performance despite its 12 MP resolution.
- The Axon 7s also has a larger battery capacity of 3400 mAh compared to the MX5's 3150 mAh, although both lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the MX5 runs on an older Android version (5.0.1) with Flyme 4.5, while the Axon 7s operates on Android 7 (Nougat) with MiFavor 4, offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX5
ZTE Axon 7s
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.3", 1.2µm
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF20 MP
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@100fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 60% in 40 min
18W wired, QC3
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)
151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver, Black/Silver
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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
v4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 4.5
Android 7 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass