Meizu M5 (16GB) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M5 vs HTC One S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2017 12:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Meizu M5 (16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare Meizu M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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16 Advantages Meizu M5 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core53% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+282 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(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
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3070 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 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)
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)15% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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Model	Meizu M5 (16GB)	One S (Special edition)
Other model names	Meizu M5 16GB/2GB M611A, M611D, M611Y, Meizu Meilan M5	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong	Taiwan
Brand	Meizu	HTC
Release date	11/1/2016	10/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 147.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.8 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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)	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	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Preto, Branco, Dourado, Verde, Azul • Cuerpo de policarbonato • Flyme 5.2 UI • Pantalla 2.5D contorneado • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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