The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M5c, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 135 g
- against 162 g
Sharp Pi, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Diagonal
- 5.2″
- against 5″
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6737 | MediaTek MT6737M |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T720 MP1 | Mali-T720 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Gold, Pink | White, Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 70.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 150.2 mm |
| Weight | 135 g Best value | 162 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | — |
Battery
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Features | — | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0, USB OTG | FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M5c | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M5c, MZ-M5c | — |
