Meizu MX5e
#4387
ZTE Axon 7 mini
#3320Category Breakdown
Meizu MX5e
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Performance
57.361.2
Camera
19.136.6
Display
80.280.2
Battery
25.622.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.164.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
34.042.0
Summary
- The Meizu MX5e features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 7 mini has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~423 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MX5e is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the Axon 7 mini utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, offering a different processing architecture.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Axon 7 mini includes a faster f/1.9 aperture and an 8 MP front camera compared to the MX5e's 5 MP.
- The MX5e has a larger 3150 mAh battery with 24W charging, while the Axon 7 mini has a 2705 mAh battery and 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the MX5e runs on Android 5.1 with Flyme 5, while the Axon 7 mini comes with Android 6.1, upgradable to 7.1.1, and features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX5e
ZTE Axon 7 mini
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Meizu MX5e Lite
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, AF
16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
2705 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2705 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 60% in 40 min
18W wired, QC2, 46% in 30 min
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)
147.5 x 71 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver, Black/Silver
Ion Gold, Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 5
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass