Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Bq Aquaris M5 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 Bq Aquaris M5 X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)

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 Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+1/3" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.06" inches
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)3% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% 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
3100 mAh	vs	+3120 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+FMAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3 / 2GB

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	bq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe)
Brand	Meizu	Bq
Release date	6/1/2015	5/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
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 (M571C), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	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 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
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	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
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 Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BQ 3120
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3120 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
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • Flyme 4.5 UI	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered