Meizu C9 vs Xiaomi Mi5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu C9 vs Xiaomi Mi5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu C9Meizu C9China · 3GB · 32GB · Pro
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 64GB
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Meizu C9
Meizu C9
China · 3GB · 32GB · Pro
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
9.1
465 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu C9 vs Xiaomi Mi5

Specs where to buy Meizu C9 Meizu C9
China · 3GB · 32GB · Pro 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.45" 5.15"
Resolution HD+ FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.2 mm
146.2 mm
9.7 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 150 g 129 g
Micro SC9832
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 27.600
v8 		136.773
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Meizu Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Mi 5

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu C9
Xiaomi Mi5
Meizu C9
Xiaomi Mi5
Size
71.2 mm • 146.2 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 129 g
Usable surface 73 % 73 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.45" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 295 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.5
Is it comfortable?
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9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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9.1
Number of reviews
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465 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Spreadtrum SC9832E Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-400 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
27.600
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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136.773
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type eMMC 5.0 Storage --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.3
Number of reviews
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465 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
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7.8
Quality of selfies
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8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.8
Number of reviews
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465 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.0
Quality of the GPS
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8.7
And the WiFi?
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9.1
Number of reviews
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465 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others --
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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465 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • FlyMe 7.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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465 reviews
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