The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu MX5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,150 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 149 g
- against 155 g
LG G4, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,560 px
- against 1,920 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 20 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold, Silver, Black | Grey, White, Gold, Black, Brown, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 148.9 mm |
| Weight | 149 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,150 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
| Talk time | — | 20 h |
| Standby time | — | 440 h |
Display
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 538 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,238 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single Micro-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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB OTG, microUSB, DLNA, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.62 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | MX5 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MX5 | H815, H810, H811, LS991, VS986, US991, H812, F500L, F500S, F500K, LGLS991, LGUS991 |
