Cubot X17 vs Cubot X17 S vs Meizu MX5 vs Meizu MX5E: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Cubot X17 vs Cubot X17 S vs Meizu MX5 vs Meizu MX5E. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Cubot X17Cubot X17Global · 3GB · 16GB
Cubot X17 SCubot X17 SGlobal · 3GB · 16GB
Meizu MX5Meizu MX5China · 3GB · 16GB
Meizu MX5EMeizu MX5EChina · 3GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Cubot X17
Cubot X17
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Cubot X17 S
Cubot X17 S
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Meizu MX5
Meizu MX5
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Meizu MX5E
Meizu MX5E
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
6 reviews
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2 reviews
8.8
67 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the Cubot X17 vs Cubot X17 S vs Meizu MX5 vs Meizu MX5E

Specs where to buy Cubot X17 Cubot X17
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		Cubot X17 S prices Cubot X17 S
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		Meizu MX5 price compare Meizu MX5
China · 3GB · 16GB 		where to buy Meizu MX5E Meizu MX5E
China · 3GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 69% useful 74% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
143.4 mm
6.1 mm 		69.4 mm
143.4 mm
6.1 mm 		74.7 mm
149.9 mm
7.6 mm 		74.7 mm
149.9 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 145 g 145 g 149 g 149 g
Micro MT6735
Quad-Core 		MT6735
Quad-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.347
v? 		27.100
v? 		53.330
v? 		51.000
v?
Battery 2500 mAh 2500 mAh 3150 mAh 3150 mAh
Main Camera 1
15.9 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Cubot Cubot Meizu Meizu
Aliases -- -- -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago 		June 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Cubot X17
Cubot X17 S
Meizu MX5
Meizu MX5E
Cubot X17
Cubot X17 S
Meizu MX5
Meizu MX5E
Size
69.4 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.1 mm
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69.4 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 149.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 149.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 145 g 149 g 149 g
Usable surface 69 % 69 % 74 % 74 %
Materials Metal Metal Stainless steel Stainless steel
Resistance - - - -
Colors
White
White
Black

Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 90% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 90% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
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7.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
--
9.5
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Is it comfortable?
7.8
--
9.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
--
8.4
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6735A MediaTek MT6735A MediaTek Helio X10 2.2 (MT6795T) MediaTek Helio X10 2.0 (MT6795)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 PowerVR G6200 700Mhz PowerVR G6200 700MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
21.347
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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27.100
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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53.330
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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51.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.0
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9.2
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.7
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9.1
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.7
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8.9
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 15.9 Mpx 16 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- 40 - 1600 40 - 1600
Pixel size -- -- 1.20 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.3" --

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.5
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9.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
5.7
--
7.1
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Quality of selfies
7.0
--
7.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
6.3
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8.4
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.496 W/Kg on head
0.594 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.829 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.819 W/Kg on head
0.761 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.749 W/Kg on head
0.757 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • HotKnot
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • HotKnot
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
--
8.9
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Quality of the GPS
5.7
--
8.8
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And the WiFi?
7.7
--
8.9
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
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2500 mAh
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3150 mAh
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3150 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Flyme 4.5 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Flyme 4.5 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
6 reviews
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67 reviews
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