Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs Meizu M2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs Meizu M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 5:54 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:36 AM

Compare Meizu M2 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Meizu M2 (16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 (16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	vs	13 Advantages Meizu M2 (16GB)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11% Lighter
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)18% Thinner
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2110 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5 2014 (1GB RAM)	Meizu M2 M578, M578A, M578M, M578U, M578MA, Meizu Meilan 2
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam
Brand	Asus	Meizu
Release date	4/11/2014	7/1/2015
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)	68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Flyme 4.5 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (M578CE), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M578/M578A/M578U/M578M/M578MA model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100 M578CE model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M578 Global model: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578A/M578U model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578M/M578MA model: TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578CE model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	2110 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	23 hours
Standby	353 hours (14.7 days)	680 hours (28.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Purple, Gold • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input Java framework	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)	Meizu M2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head)	feature not registered