Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 7:02 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:02 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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13 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3100 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+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 Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11.2GB available)

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 (AT&T)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2015	6/20/2013
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
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)	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
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)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE (1, 3, 7) M571M model: TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M571C model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (41)	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
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	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 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	0.607W/kg (head), 1.219W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.209W/kg (head), 0.277W/kg (body)