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Meizu MX3 (16GB) vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

Side by side comparison between Meizu MX3 vs Samsung Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Star X Meizu MX3 (16GB) 29Points
5.1"
TFT

1080x1800

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Meizu MX3 X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu MX3 (16GB)

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MX3 (16GB)} 29 Advantages Meizu MX3 (16GB) vs Star (GT-S5230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+16GB (12GB available)245 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1800 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+412 PPI166%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+5.1"70%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2400 mAh140%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)54%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
HTML, XHTML / WAP, HTML
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
 
ModelMX3 (16GB)Star (GT-S5230)
Other model namesMeizu MX3 M055, Meizu MX3 M355, Meizu MX-3, Meizu MX 3Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMeizuSamsung
Release date9/2/20134/30/2009
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 139 millimeters (2.83 x 5.47 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.1" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1800 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)412 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410 (28nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP3feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)50MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 850/900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800, M355: 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100, M355: TD-SCDMA2000, TD-SCDMA1900Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours10 hours
Standby393 hours (16.4 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Flyme OS 3.0 UI
• Sony IMX179 sensor camera
• Chinese and English languages
• WiFi direct
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Meizu MX3 (16GB)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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