The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 138 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
Meizu M5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,070 mAh
- against 2,870 mAh
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.2″
- against 5″
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750 | MediaTek MT6750 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Gold | Mint Green, White, Gold, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 141.5 mm | 147.3 mm |
| Weight | 132 g Best value | 138 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % Best value | 69.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,870 mAh | 3,070 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W Best value | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,060 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M3 | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M5, MZ-MEIZU_M5, M611H |
