Category Breakdown
Meizu PRO 5 mini
vivo X9
Performance
70.768.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.282.8
Battery
1.625.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.155.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.336.3
Summary
- The Meizu PRO 5 mini features a smaller 4.7" AMOLED display with a higher pixel density of ~469 ppi compared to the vivo X9's 5.5" Super AMOLED display at ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by a deca-core Mediatek Helio X20 chipset, while the vivo utilizes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, with the Meizu offering 3GB RAM versus the vivo's 4GB.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the vivo's f/2.0 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance.
- The Meizu PRO 5 mini has a faster charging capability at 24W, while the vivo X9 has a 3050 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Meizu runs on Android 5.1 with Flyme 5, while the vivo X9 operates on Android 6.1, upgradable to Android 8 with Funtouch 3, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu PRO 5 mini
vivo X9
General
Release Date
N/A
2016
Announced
N/A
2016
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Deca-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72, 4x2 GHz Cortex-A53, 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, AF
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 65% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
152.6 x 74 x 7 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.28 in)
Weight
N/A
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver, Black/Silver
Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 5
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

