Meizu M2 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 5:54 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Meizu M2 (16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) Compare Meizu M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Meizu M2 (16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Other model names	Meizu M2 M578, M578A, M578M, M578U, M578MA, Meizu Meilan 2	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam	Hong Kong, India
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2015	7/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (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	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	CDMA 800 (M578CE), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M578/M578A/M578U/M578M/M578MA model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100 M578CE model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M578 Global model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578A/M578U model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578M/M578MA model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578CE model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
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	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	17 hours
Standby	680 hours (28.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
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: Gray, White, Blue, Pink • Flyme 4.5 UI • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)