Side-by-side technical data
Meizu M5s vs Sony Xperia L1
Comparison between Meizu M5s and Sony Xperia L1: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M5s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,620 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
Sony Xperia L1, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Usable Surface
- 74.6 %
- against 69.4 %
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6753 | MediaTek MT6737V |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.45 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Grey, Silver | Black, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 148.2 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 180 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.4 % | 74.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,620 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | — | 13 h |
| Standby time | — | 687 h |
| Music playback time | — | 63 h |
Display
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 955 :1 | 957 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| 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 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M5s | Xperia L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M5s, MZ-M5s | G3312, G3311, G3313 |
