The verdict
Your pick: Meizu M5s, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M6, if you care about…
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6753 | MediaTek MT6750 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | 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 |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Grey, Silver | Silver, Champagne, Black, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 148.2 mm | 148.2 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.4 % Best value | 69.1 % |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,070 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M5s | 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 | 955 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M5s | 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 B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 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, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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 | 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, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, Infrared |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M5s | M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M5s, MZ-M5s | M6, MZ-MEIZU M6 |
