The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Meizu M5s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 172 g
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 | MediaTek MT6753 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey, Pink, Silver | Gold, Rose Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 148.2 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % Best value | 69.4 % |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 955 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS bands unspecified, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, GPRS, EDGE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M3e | M5s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M5s, MZ-M5s |
