Meizu M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu M5Meizu M5China · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Meizu M5
Meizu M5
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.8
12 reviews
7.0
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500

Specs where to buy Meizu M5 Meizu M5
China · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.2" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.8 mm
147.2 mm
8.0 mm 		69.8 mm
136.6 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 138 g 130 g
Micro MT6750
Octa-Core 		Exynos 5410
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 36.500
v? 		37.571
v?
Battery 3070 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Meizu Samsung
Aliases Meilan 5, Blue Charm 5 Galaxy S IV I9500, SPH-L720, SGH-I337, SCH-I545, SGH-M919, SCH-R970

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		March 2013,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu M5
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Meizu M5
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Size
72.8 mm • 147.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.8 mm • 136.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 130 g
Usable surface 69 % 72 %
Materials Polycarbonate -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 380 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
7.5
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
7.1
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6750 Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A15 1.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.2GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-T860 MP2 PowerVR SGX544 MP3

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
36.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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37.571
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Humidity

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.7
7.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.4
6.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.4
6.3
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 50 - 1000
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.6
7.8
Quality of nighttime photos
4.9
5.9
Quality of selfies
6.3
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.4
7.4
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.421 W/Kg on head
0.543 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.5
7.8
Quality of the GPS
7.7
7.8
And the WiFi?
8.0
7.8
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3070 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 23%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • FlyMe 5.5 (Yun OS)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 25%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 18%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 18%
    Every two months or less
  • 53%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
12 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
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