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Meizu M5 (16GB) vs Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)

Side by side comparison between Meizu M5 vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Apple Watch (Sport 38mm) Compare Meizu M5 X
1.34"
AMOLED

272x340

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Meizu M5 (16GB)

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M5 (16GB)} 21 Advantages Meizu M5 (16GB) vs Watch (Sport 38mm)} 8 Advantages Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (9GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)31%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs272x340 pixels
+5.2"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.34"
+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3070 mAh14 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+62 grams (2.17 ounces)123%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
282 PPIvs+325 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
ModelMeizu M5 (16GB)Watch (Sport 38mm)
Other model namesMeizu M5 16GB/2GB M611A, M611D, M611Y, Meizu Meilan M5Apple Watch 1st gen, Apple Watch A1553 Sport 7000 Series
Country or region available(Global, International)China(Europe)Hong Kong
(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMeizuApple
Release date11/1/20164/24/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 147.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.8 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)62 grams (2.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches1.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels272x340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowWatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 520MhzPowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3070 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered18 hours

➕ Other features

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Preto, Branco, Dourado, Verde, Azul
• Cuerpo de policarbonato
• Flyme 5.2 UI
• Pantalla 2.5D contorneado
• WiFi hotspot
• Watch colors: Silver, Space gray
• Watch bands: White, Blue, Green, Pink, Black
• Band material: Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Meizu M5 (16GB)Apple Watch (Sport 38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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