Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) vs Meizu M2 Note (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 vs Meizu M2 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 7:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:04 PM

Compare Meizu M2 Note X Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Meizu M2 Note (16GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 Note (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!

8 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	vs	9 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+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
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/3" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use
2900 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

16 million

(back) 13MP

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Other model names	Bq Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), China
Brand	Bq	Meizu
Release date	11/1/2015	6/1/2015
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 144.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.69 in)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
System version	CyanogenMod 12.1	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 (M571C), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) M571M model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M571C model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 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	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 on main camera • Dolby sound	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Flyme 4.5 UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.491W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered