Meizu MX4 vs Samsung Galaxy A7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu MX4 vs Samsung Galaxy A7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu MX4Meizu MX4China · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy A7Samsung Galaxy A7Global · 2GB · 16GB · A700F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Meizu MX4
Meizu MX4
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Galaxy A7
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A700F
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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
8.8
54 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu MX4 vs Samsung Galaxy A7

Specs Meizu MX4 prices Meizu MX4
China · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A7 Samsung Galaxy A7
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A700F
Inches 5.36" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
144.0 mm
8.9 mm 		76.2 mm
151.0 mm
6.3 mm
Weight 147 g 141 g
Micro MT6595
Octa-Core 		Exynos 5430
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 50.987
v? 		38.580
v5
Battery 3100 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Meizu Samsung
Aliases K95V2 --

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		January 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu MX4
Samsung Galaxy A7
Meizu MX4
Samsung Galaxy A7
Size
75.2 mm • 144.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.2 mm • 151.0 mm • 6.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 141 g
Usable surface 75 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass, Magnesium alloy Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.36" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS • Sharp/IGZO Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution FHD
1152 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 418 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1100:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
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Is it comfortable?
8.7
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6595 Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430
CPU 4x Cortex-A15 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A15 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR Series 6 G6200 ARM Mali-T628 MP6

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
50.987
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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38.580
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
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Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
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Quality of selfies
7.5
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

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

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • BPP (Basic Printing Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.550 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body 		1.080 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • DLNA
  • TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
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Quality of the GPS
8.8
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And the WiFi?
9.0
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • FlyMe 5.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
54 reviews
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Prices
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