The verdict
Your pick: Meizu M6, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M5, if you care about…
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 143 g
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Meizu M6, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 5 W
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Mint Green, White, Gold, Blue, Black | Silver, Champagne, Black, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 72.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 147.3 mm | 148.2 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.5 % Best value | 69.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,070 mAh | 3,070 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 24 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,060 :1 | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | 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, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M5 | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M5, MZ-MEIZU_M5, M611H | M6, MZ-MEIZU M6 |
