Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs ZTE Nubia Z11 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs ZTE Nubia Z11 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu MX5Meizu MX5China · 3GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
Xiaomi Mi4sXiaomi Mi4sChina · 3GB · 16GB
ZTE Nubia Z11 miniZTE Nubia Z11 miniChina · 3GB · 64GB · NX529J
Technical data sheets

Basics
Meizu MX5
Meizu MX5
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
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Xiaomi Mi4s
Xiaomi Mi4s
China · 3GB · 16GB
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ZTE Nubia Z11 mini
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini
China · 3GB · 64GB · NX529J
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.8Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
67 reviews
6.3
72 reviews
8.8
25 reviews
9.0
7 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs ZTE Nubia Z11 mini

Specs Meizu MX5 price compare Meizu MX5
China · 3GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi4s Xiaomi Mi4s
China · 3GB · 16GB 		stores to buy ZTE Nubia Z11 mini ZTE Nubia Z11 mini
China · 3GB · 64GB · NX529J
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5" 5"
Resolution FHD HD FHD FHD
Usable surface 74% useful 72% useful 70% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
149.9 mm
7.6 mm 		76.0 mm
152.0 mm
7.8 mm 		70.8 mm
139.3 mm
7.8 mm 		70.0 mm
141.4 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 149 g 170 g 133 g 138 g
Micro Helio X10
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 617
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 53.330
v? 		44.539
v6 		61.841
v6 		43.185
v6
Battery 3150 mAh 3300 mAh 3260 mAh 2800 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Meizu Samsung Xiaomi Nubia
Aliases -- -- -- --

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu MX5
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi4s
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini
Meizu MX5
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Xiaomi Mi4s
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini
Size
74.7 mm • 149.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.8 mm • 139.3 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.0 mm • 141.4 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 170 g 133 g 138 g
Usable surface 74 % 72 % 70 % 69 %
Materials Stainless steel Metal Glass Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Lilac
Black

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5" 5"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.4
5.5
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
6.8
9.3
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.0
7.5
9.2
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
6.5
8.3
8.1
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio X10 2.2 (MT6795T) Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR G6200 700Mhz ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
53.330
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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44.539
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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61.841
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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43.185
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
6.4
8.8
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
6.4
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
5.1
7.9
6.4
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Unknown Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 40 - 1600 -- -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- -- 1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Front Flash
  • 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
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 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
9.1
6.9
9.0
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
5.4
7.0
8.1
Quality of selfies
7.9
6.2
7.8
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
7.7
7.6
8.1
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • 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 Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

 0.829 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.465 W/Kg on head
0.473 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

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

 0.749 W/Kg on head
0.757 W/Kg on body 		0.970 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.496 W/Kg on head
1.148 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
7.8
9.0
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.8
7.5
8.4
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.9
7.6
9.3
8.4
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3260 mAh
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2800 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Flyme 4.5 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Miui V7 (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 57%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 14%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
67 reviews
72 reviews
25 reviews
7 reviews
Prices
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