Meizu M2 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 vs Sony Xperia C5 Ultra 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 Sony Xperia C5 Ultra X Meizu M2 (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) Compare Meizu M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)

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!

5 Advantages Meizu M2 (16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+367 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2500 mAh	vs	+2930 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Other model names	Meizu M2 M578, M578A, M578M, M578U, M578MA, Meizu Meilan 2	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra LTE E5506, Sony Lavender SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	7/1/2015	8/14/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)	79.6 x 164.2 millimeters (3.13 x 6.46 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
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)	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	13 hours
Standby	680 hours (28.3 days)	769 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
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	• Colors: White, Black, Mint • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS camera sensor • ClearAudio+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered