Meizu Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Meizu Pro 5
Meizu Pro 5
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
China · 4GB · 32GB · N920i
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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G928F
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials 6.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.0Camera 5.9Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.0
38 reviews
8.7
44 reviews
8.7
77 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

Specs Meizu Pro 5 prices Meizu Pro 5
China · 3GB · 32GB
stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 5
China · 4GB · 32GB · N920i
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ price comparison Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G928F
Inches 5.7" 5.7" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD QHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 76% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.0 mm
156.7 mm
7.5 mm
76.1 mm
153.2 mm
7.6 mm
75.8 mm
154.4 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 168 g 171 g 153 g
Micro Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 85.652
v6
116.050
v7
167.917
v9
Battery 3050 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand Meizu Samsung Samsung
Aliases MX5 Pro Galaxy Note 5, SM-N920A, N920A, SM-N920F, N920F, SM-N920I, N920I, SM-N920P, N920P, SM-N920R, N920R, SM-N920V, N920V Galaxy S6 edge Plus, SM-G928A, SM-G928F, SM-G928V

Release Date

Release date September 2015,
8 years ago
August 2015,
8 years ago
August 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale
Market China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu Pro 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Meizu Pro 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Size
78.0 mm 156.7 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
76.1 mm 153.2 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
75.8 mm 154.4 mm 6.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 171 g 153 g
Usable surface 73 % 76 % 76 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Glass Glass
Resistance - - -
Colors
Gray
Black

White

Gold

Silver
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Screen

Diagonal 5.7" 5.7" 5.7"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
QHD+
1440 x 2560 px
Density 386 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • 100% NTSC
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
7.1
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.7
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.9
8.6
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T760 MP8 ARM Mali-T760 MP8 ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM

RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
No No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
8.5
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.2
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 21 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony IMX240 Exmor RS Sony IMX240 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- 50 - 3200 50 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.6" 1/2.6"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 4.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
86
Mobile
87
Photo
84
Video
87
Mobile
87
Photo
85
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.3
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
8.2
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.6
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

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

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation

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

USB

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

-- 0.428 W/Kg on head
0.471 W/Kg on body
0.291 W/Kg on head
0.572 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

1.290 W/Kg on head
1.350 W/Kg on body
1.140 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body
1.140 W/Kg on head
1.450 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.6
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.2
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.0
8.6
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3050 mAh
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Flyme 5.0 (Android 5.1)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 61%
    Every six months
  • 12%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 62%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
38 reviews
44 reviews
77 reviews