Meizu M5 note vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu M5 note vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu M5 noteMeizu M5 noteChina · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4China · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Meizu M5 note
Meizu M5 note
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
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China · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
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China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.2
22 reviews
8.9
80 reviews
9.0
206 reviews
8.8
604 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu M5 note vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Specs Meizu M5 note prices Meizu M5 note
China · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.7" 5.15" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 74% useful 71% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.8 mm
153.6 mm
8.1 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 175 g 168 g 145 g 175 g
Micro Helio P10
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		Helio X20
Deca-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 48.000
v? 		165.110
v7 		146.989
v6 		104.926
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 3800 mAh 3200 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L8
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Meizu Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Meilan Note 5, Blue Charm Note 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus Xiaomi Mi 5s Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro

Release Date
Release date December 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu M5 note
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Meizu M5 note
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Size
75.8 mm • 153.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 168 g 145 g 175 g
Usable surface 71 % 74 % 71 % 72 %
Materials Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Blue

Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.7" 5.15" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.0
9.2
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.8
9.2
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
8.7
9.0
7.8
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Deca-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Arm Mali-T880 780MHz

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

Antutu
Score
48.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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146.989
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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104.926
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.6
8.4
8.0
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.2
9.3
9.4
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
9.1
9.0
8.3
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX258 Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Samsung S5K3L8
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI 2 ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.55 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06" 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
--
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688 Omnivision OV4688 Unknown
Type -- CMOS BSI CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm 2.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3" 1/3" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
8.7
9.4
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
7.0
8.1
6.4
Quality of selfies
6.8
8.5
8.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.4
9.0
8.1
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • 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
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body 		0.724 W/Kg on head
0.674 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
0.690 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
9.0
9.1
8.9
Quality of the GPS
7.1
8.8
9.2
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.2
9.1
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3800 mAh
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3200 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • FlyMe 6.0 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9.5 (Android 7.1)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
22 reviews
80 reviews
206 reviews
604 reviews
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